DD tank

World War II

DD or duplex drive tanks, also called "Donald Duck tanks", were British amphibious swimming tanks developed during the Second World War. The term mainly refers to a Duplex Drive version of the M4 Sherman medium tank used by the Western Allies during and after the Normandy Landings in June 1944. A canvas flotation screen let the tank float, while fitted propellers provided water propulsion. They were among the specialized vehicles known as Hobart's Funnies.

Type: Amphibious swimming tank
Water propulsion: Fitted propellers
Specialist group: Hobart's Funnies

Sources and credits

Article: DD tank (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q703405
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