{"id":9180815884539,"title":"Italeri - 1\/72 AS 42 Sahariana","handle":"ita97044","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1\/72 AS 42 Sahariana\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eItaleri 97044\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcludes all glues, paints and tools necessary to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Camionetta Desertica modello 42 Sahariana” was developed for the Italian Royal Army based on the chassis and mechanics of the reliable armoured car AB 41. During operations on the African front, there arose the need for a reconnaissance vehicle particularly suited to desert conditions, where sand terrain demanded specific characteristics not present in available vehicles. Thanks to its low-profile side and large wheels, the \"Sahariana\" was ideal for reconnaissance operations and conducting swift raids into enemy territory. Its good range enhanced the possibility of employing the vehicle for long-range operations. The type of armament could vary depending on the models and consisted of the Breda 20\/65 mod 1935 machine gun, the effective 47\/32 anti-tank gun, or the 20 mm Solothurn anti-tank rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_attachment\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SPA-Viberti AS.42 Sahariana was an Italian reconnaissance vehicle from the Second World War. The first prototypes of the vehicle were created in 1942, and serial production continued in the years 1942-1943, ending with the production of about 300 vehicles of this type. The Sahariana was powered by a 100 HP diesel engine. The vehicle is armed with a single 20mm automatic cannon or a 47mm cannon and 3 Breda mod. 1937 cal. 8 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPA-Viberti AS.42 Sahariana was created as a result of the inspiration of the Italian command by the considerable successes achieved by British distant reconnaissance units (LRDG) in North Africa. 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During operations on the African front, there arose the need for a reconnaissance vehicle particularly suited to desert conditions, where sand terrain demanded specific characteristics not present in available vehicles. Thanks to its low-profile side and large wheels, the \"Sahariana\" was ideal for reconnaissance operations and conducting swift raids into enemy territory. Its good range enhanced the possibility of employing the vehicle for long-range operations. The type of armament could vary depending on the models and consisted of the Breda 20\/65 mod 1935 machine gun, the effective 47\/32 anti-tank gun, or the 20 mm Solothurn anti-tank rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_attachment\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SPA-Viberti AS.42 Sahariana was an Italian reconnaissance vehicle from the Second World War. The first prototypes of the vehicle were created in 1942, and serial production continued in the years 1942-1943, ending with the production of about 300 vehicles of this type. The Sahariana was powered by a 100 HP diesel engine. The vehicle is armed with a single 20mm automatic cannon or a 47mm cannon and 3 Breda mod. 1937 cal. 8 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPA-Viberti AS.42 Sahariana was created as a result of the inspiration of the Italian command by the considerable successes achieved by British distant reconnaissance units (LRDG) in North Africa. AS.42 is based on many subassemblies and elements used in AB.40 and AB.41 trucks. It was characterised by good manoeuvrability and mobility in desert terrain and a high maximum speed. However, it was poorly armoured, but most of all complicated to operate and manufacture, and expensive. The latter elements effectively inhibited really high-volume production. AS.42 Sahariana was used during the fighting in North Africa in 1942-1943 and during the fighting in Sicily (1943), and during the Italian campaign (1943-1945). A small number of them were also used by the Germans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}