AS43 – 20mm (Italian)

Description

The SPA-Viberti AS43 was an Italian reconnaissance vehicle developed during World War II, primarily for use in the North African desert. It was based on the chassis of the FIAT-SPA TL37 light artillery tractor, adapted to meet the demands of desert warfare. The AS43 was designed for long-range reconnaissance, convoy escort, and ambush operations.

Two notable variants of the AS43 were equipped with different armaments:

20mm Variant: This version was armed with a Cannone-Mitragliera Breda da 20/65 Modello 1935, an anti-aircraft gun that could also engage light armoured vehicles and aircraft.

47mm Variant: This version featured a Cannone da 47/32 Mod. 1935 or Mod. 1939, a support gun capable of countering light armoured vehicles and providing infantry support.

These modifications made the AS43 a versatile and effective vehicle in various combat scenarios

• Country/Army: Italian
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer: TigerAce1945
• All models are produced under license with the original designer.
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown due to material availability and differences in batches.
• Photos show 28mm models unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These may be sourced from a different designer to the one noted above and the model may differ in details such as lacking camo netting, stowage, having a chunkier weapon barrel, tracks etc.