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DUKW [¦dək ′dəb·əl‚yü] (ordnance) A 2½-ton amphibious truck used by the U.S. Army to transport cargo on land or water; 36 feet (11 meters) long, with a cargo capacity of 5175 pounds (2347 kilograms). Also known as duck. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In addition, 105-mm howitzers of direct support (DS) battalions were transported in DUKWs (amphibious vehicles) close on the heels of the infantry assault. Arriving on Inchon on 15 September, the ships moved to the designated tractor area and prepared to launch DUKWs [open, amphibious, wheeled vehicles] loaded with troops and equipment. |
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