AS 42 Sahariana with Breda HMG & 3 Crew

The AS42 was an Italian desert vehicle based on the chassis and mechanics of the AB 41 Armoured car. The vehicle was designed as a reconnaissance car specifically adapted for desert conditions and driving on sand. This particular variant comes fitted with a pintal mounted Breda heavy machine gun and three crew. AS42 served in North Africa and then later in Italy itself. The continued in service as police vehicles after WWII as late as the 1950s.

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