2 1/2 Ton, 6x6, Amphibian Truck, GMC DUKW-353
| GENERAL DATA | |||
| Other Designation(s) | Duck |
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| Type | Amphibian Cargo Truck |
Radio Equipment | - |
| Manufacturer(s) | ellow Truck and
Coach Manufacturing Co. (GMC) |
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| Crew | 2 + 25 troopers |
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| Production Quantity | 21147 |
Production Period | 1942-1945 |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| Weight | 6750 kg - 9097 kg |
Payload | 2347 kg |
| Length | 9.75 m |
Width | 2.51 m |
| Height over bows | 2.69 m |
Ground clearance | 0.32 m |
| Wheelbase | ? m |
Ground pressure | ? kg/cm² |
| ARMAMENT | |||
| Primary Armament | .50cal (12.7 mm) M2HB MG (1) or none |
Ammunition Carried | ? |
| Traverse | 360° (manual) |
Elevation | Manual |
| Traverse speed (360°) | - |
Sight | - |
| Secondary Armament | ? |
Ammunition Carried | ? |
| Location | 1: ring mount |
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| AUTOMOTIVE | |||
| Engine | G.M.C. 270 |
Type & Displacement | L6, 4.4 liters |
| Horsepower (maximum) | 104 hp at 2750 rpm |
Power/Weight Ratio | 11.43 hp / ton |
| Gearbox | 5 forward speeds & 1 reverse speed |
Steering | Steering wheel |
| Brakes | Hydraulics |
Fuel Capacity | 151 L Gasoline (Petrol) |
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Type | Semi-elliptic, 6x6 |
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| Road wheels | 1+2x2/side |
Shock absorbers | On each wheel |
| PERFORMANCES | |||
| Maximum Speed | 80 km/h on road |
Range | 354 km on road 80 km in water |
| Mileage | 38l L/100 km on road |
Maximum grade | ?° (from horizontal) |
| Trench crossing | ? m |
Vertical obstacles | 0.46 m |
| Maximum fording depth | ? m |
Minimum turning diameter | 10.97 m on ground 6.10 in water |
| Sources | |||
| AFV Database | Vehicles.com | - |
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Drawings |
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