2-1/2-Ton 6x6 Amphibious Truck DUKW-353 - Little Falls, MN - Military Ground Equipment Displays on Waymarking.com

This Amphibious DUKW is located in the outdoor display area of the Minnesota Military Museum on the grounds of Camp Ripley, near Little Falls, MN. The Military Museum is a must stop for any history buff. There are many many outdoor displays of equipment, aircraft, weapons, tanks, vehicles and more. Indoors the museum is a treasure for the military historian, there are displays of uniforms, weapons, artificts and more from the entire history of the U.S. Military, featuring all the wars etc.

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2-1/2-Ton 6x6 Amphibious Truck DUKW-353

The fully amphibious DUKW is essentially a standard 2 1/2 ton 6x6 truck fitted into a watertight boat-like hull. For land operations it utilized the usual six wheel drive; on the water it was driven by a propeller and steered by combination of the front wheels and a rear rudder. Two mechanical pumps and one hand pump were provided to clear water from the hull should it be necessary.

Popularily known as a "duck", it was deveoped during World War Two for ferrying or landing troops. The Minnesota National Guard kept several of these vehicles on hand for rescuing people and farm animals stranded by floods.

Technical data: Crew of 1-2 and up to 25 passengers or 2 1/2 tons of cargo; Weight 19,665 lbs; GMC 6-cylinder 270 cu. inch engine of 104 hp at 2,750 rpm; Maximum land range 270 miles, water range, 50 miles, Top speed 50 mph on land, 6 mph on water

Restoration by Jerry Ryan

Location restrictions: Located on grounds of Camp Ripley in outdoor display area of Minnesota Military Museum, open to the public

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