SPA-Viberti AS.42 Sahariana Clemenceau

SPA-Viberti AS.42 Sahariana ClemenceauThe Camionetta Desertica modello 42 Sahariana was developed for the Italian Royal Army based on the chassis and mechanics of the reliable armored 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

Line it up with Tamiya's 1/32 scale Supermarine Spitfires and A6M Zeroes for a display of iconic WWII fighters

and the M1943 field jacket (modified version of the M1941)

Made from high grade material

the pilot then adjusted the rudder to maintain direction and propelled the fast small boat on a collision course to the target

From this position the officer selected the aircraft’s route management

lightweight multirole combat fighter with emphasis on air defence

The range of engines has been developed to minimize the running and operating costs and ensure a longer working life

★A removable hood lets you admire the 5-liter V8 engine underneath

a series of new avionics and WCS made it much more efficient than any other version

About the Schwimmwagen

★Markings included for all nine E Class ships

the figure of a British glider pilot