This big triple shaft amphibian vehicle originated throughout the second World War the United states military. Desire to would be to build a car or truck to produce ammo, meals and materials kept within the holds of transport vessels to invading troops occupying beachheads on enemy soil immediately after landing. The DUKW offered good navigating qualities and could move well off road too, which, coupled with its high load capability, enabled it to execute its logistic part fully. Inside post-war years, it was popular by USAs allies completely toward 70s, including civil safety jobs.