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AS42 Sahariana (MG/AT/47/20) (IT241) AS42 Sahariana
(MG/AT/47/20) (IT241)

Contains a 1pc resin AS37 Sahariana with MG, AT Rifle, 47mm AT gun and 20mm AA gun options.

The Sahariana was an open bodied version of the Autoblindo armoured car, adapted as a long range desert patrol vehicle. Camionetta is an Italian term used for soft vehicles modified to mount weapons, and often translated to Jeep, hence the Sahariana is often referred to as the Italian Desert Jeep.

The first unit to use the Sahariana was the Raggruppamento Sahariana AS formed in late 1942 from the first Sahariana vehicles manufactured.

The Sahariana was an open bodied version of the Autoblindo armoured car, adapted as a long range desert patrol vehicle. Camionetta is an Italian term used for soft vehicles modified to mount weapons, and often translated to Jeep, hence the Sahariana is often referred to as the Italian Desert Jeep.

The first unit to use the Sahariana was the Raggruppamento Sahariana AS formed in late 1942 from the first Sahariana vehicles manufactured.

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This unit proved very successful combating the LRDG and four new units were raised called Compagnie Arditi Camionettisti. These units were armed with 24 Sahariana each. The Sahariana was characterised by its large wheels, rear-mounted motor, sloped and rounded off snout on which the spare wheel was mounted, flank racks upholstered in petrol cans (ten on each side) and water containers (two each for front guards). Mounted on the rear guards were two ramps for un-bogging. 
AS42 Sahariana (MG/AT/47/20) (IT241)

The driver was positioned centrally in front of the fighting compartment; the remaining space was used for weapon crew, weapons and provisions. During operations the front windscreen was covered by canvas to avoid reflecting sunlight.

It had a maximum speed of 80kph and a range of 800 kilometres. Approximately 300 AS-42 Saharianas were made. The vehicle was much liked by its crew and some examples survived to be used into the 1950s.

Designed by Evan Allen
Painted by Mark Hazell

The Arditi
"The Arditi (literally translated as The Daring Ones) were first raised during World War I as the Italian equivalent of the German Stosstruppen (storm troopers). These elite troops formed the core of the 103a Compagnia Arditi Camionettisti, which arrived in Tunisia in 1943. The Arditi used the new AS42 jeeps in raiding operations around S’Fax, Tunisia until the final Axis withdrawal in May 1943."
AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11) AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11)
AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11) AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11)
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"The AS42 proved to be the best vehicle in the raiding war, however its late arrival meant that it never reached its full potential as the ideal raiding truck."
AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11) AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11)
AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11) AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11)
AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11) AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11)
"An Arditi Camionettisti Platoon uses the Motorcycle Reconnaissance rules on pages 10-11 of Burning Empires except for the Basing Motorcycles rule (trucks are based individually)."
AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11) AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11)
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"All trucks in an Arditi Camionettisti Platoon dismount as SMG teams."
AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11) AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11)
AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11)
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Pioneer Assault Training
"Dismounted Rifle/MG teams from an Arditi Camionettisti Platoon are rated as Tank Assault 3."
AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11) AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11)
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The AS42 Sahariana in Flames Of War
    Armour
 
Name Mobility
Front
Side
Top Equipment & Notes
Weapon
Range
ROF
Anti-tank
Firepower

AS42 Sahariana
Jeep
-
-
-
AA MG.
20mm Solothrun Anti-tank Rifle
16"/40cm
2
5
5+
 
20/65 gun
16"/40cm
4
5
5+
Anti-aircraft.
47/32 gun
24"/60cm
2
7
4+
 
The AS42 Platoon Move Out
AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11)
Contents of AS42 Sahariana (MG/AT/47/20) (IT241)

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Vehicles
1x AS42 trucks.

AS42 Sahariana (MG/AT/47/20) (IT241)
AS42 Sahariana (MG/AT/47/20) (IT241) AS42 Truck Crew
1x Driver.
1x Standing passenger with hand up.
1x Standing passenger with hand down.
1x Gunner figure.
20/65 Gun
1x 20/65 gun barrels.
1x 20/65 gun sights.
1x 20/65 gunner figures.
1x 20/65 gun mounts.
AS42 Sahariana (MG/AT/47/20) (IT241)

AS42 Sahariana (MG/AT/47/20) (IT241)

Weapons Options
1x .50" MG.
2x AA MG.
1x 20mm Solothurn Anti-tank rifle.
1x 47/32 gun. 

Gun Mounts & Plugs
1x Gun mounts.
1x plugs.

AS42 Sahariana (MG/AT/47/20) (IT241)

At the base of the AS42 truck is a round recess, this is used to fix the gun mount to the body of the truck or use a plug to create a flat surface.
AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11) AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11) AS42 Autosahariana Platoon (IBX11)


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