Italeri 1:72 AS 42 Sahariana

The Desert Truck Model 42 "Sahariana" was developed on behalf of the Italian Regio Esercito based on the chassis and mechanics of the reliable armored vehicle AB 41. During operations on the African front, the need arose for a reconnaissance vehicle particularly suited for desert conditions, where driving on sand required specific characteristics that were lacking in the available vehicles. Thanks to its low profile and large wheels, the "Sahariana" was ideal for reconnaissance operations and for rapid advances into enemy territory. Its good range highlighted the possibility of using the vehicle for long-range operations. The type of armament could vary depending on the model and included the Breda 20/65 Model 1935 machine gun, the effective 47/32 anti-tank gun, or the 20mm Solothurn anti-tank rifle.