Italeri AS 42 Sahariana

Item no.: 510006530
Item description: 1:35 AS 42 Sahariana

The 1:35 scale model AS 42 Sahariana has a length of approximately 175 mm. The box contains two gun versions, photo-etched parts, and one metal gun barrel. The model 42 Desert Vehicle was developed for the Italian Regio Esercito based on the chassis and mechanics of the AB 41 armoured car. During operations on the African front, the need arose for a reconnaissance vehicle specially adapted to desert conditions, where driving on sand required specific features not present in currently available vehicles. Thanks to its low profile shape and large wheels, the "Sahariana" was the ideal vehicle for reconnaissance duties and rapid "blitz" operations behind enemy lines. It could adopt several types of weapons, such as the Breda 20/65 mod 1935 machine gun, the effective 47/32 anti-tank gun, and the 20 mm Solothurn anti-tank rifle.