Su-Ki
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The Amphibious Truck "Su-Ki" was a World War II
Japanese military vehicle by the Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. 198 trucks were produced between November 1943 and August 1944.
developed by the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA). It is based on the Toyota 4x4 truck "To-Ki". Su-Ki was deployed in the forces on the Pacific islands.
From the "Su-Ki", experimental "Toyota LVT" from World War II was produced.
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
Japanese military vehicle by the Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. 198 trucks were produced between November 1943 and August 1944.
Specification
- Weight : 6.4 metric tons
- Dimensions: 7.6 x 2.2 x 2.4(h) m
- Speed (max):65 km/h
- Engine: Gasoline engine 65 hp (48 kW)
Manufacturer
Su-Ki is the two tonner amphibious truckAmphibious vehicle
An amphibious vehicle , is a vehicle or craft, that is a means of transport, viable on land as well as on water – just like an amphibian....
developed by the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA). It is based on the Toyota 4x4 truck "To-Ki". Su-Ki was deployed in the forces on the Pacific islands.
From the "Su-Ki", experimental "Toyota LVT" from World War II was produced.
See also
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- Ford GPA "Seep" (Seagoing Jeep)Ford GPAThe Ford GPA 'Seep , was an amphibious version of the WWII Ford GPW Jeep. Unlike the jeep, the seep was not a successful design being too slow and heavy on land and lacking sufficient seagoing abilities in open water...