AS 42/47 - Revision history

U38088265 at 19:57, 3 June 2024

2024-06-03T19:57:32Z

U38088265: /* Main armament */

2024-04-14T10:51:11Z

‎Main armament

U38088265: /* Description */

2023-09-23T11:23:10Z

‎Description

U74396666: Minor edits to my description

2023-09-22T21:03:24Z

Minor edits to my description

U74396666: New Description Project - Italy Priority: Tanks - Camionetta AS 42 Tipo II "Metropolitana" 47/32

2023-09-22T20:59:03Z

New Description Project - Italy Priority: Tanks - Camionetta AS 42 Tipo II "Metropolitana" 47/32

U38088265: /* Main armament */

2023-08-12T21:37:02Z

‎Main armament

U44629479: Edits

2023-03-01T10:35:16Z

Edits

U118123450: /* Survivability and armour */

2023-03-01T09:51:34Z

‎Survivability and armour

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-01-24T19:29:58Z

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 {{About
-| about = Italian tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
+| about = Italian light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 | usage = the SPAA version
 | link = AS 42
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 == History ==
 <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
-The AS (Autosahariana) 42 was derived from the AB 41 armoured car. It was, however, unarmoured and did not have the rear driver position. Designed for long-range reconnaissance in North Africa, it had a cross country range of almost 500 miles (800 km). It was also known as the Camionetta Desertica (Desert Weapons Carrier) mod. 42, or "la Sahariana" (the Saharan). The main armament varied: 20 mm anti-aircraft cannons (see the [[AS 42]] entry for details), 20 mm anti-tank rifles, and machine guns were common alternatives. For heavier firepower, some were fitted with a Breda M35 47 mm anti-tank gun, which is the variant described in this article. About 200 were built and saw service in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. After the armistice, some continued in use with Fascist Italian forces and Germany, including on the Eastern Front, and in the Ardennes in 1944-45.
+The AS (Autosahariana) 42 was derived from the AB 41 armoured car. It was, however, unarmoured and did not have the rear driver position. Designed for long-range reconnaissance in North Africa, it had a cross-country range of almost 500 miles (800 km). It was also known as the Camionetta Desertica (Desert Weapons Carrier) mod. 42, or "la Sahariana" (the Saharan). The main armament varied: 20 mm anti-aircraft cannons (see the [[AS 42]] entry for details), 20 mm anti-tank rifles, and machine guns were common alternatives. For heavier firepower, some were fitted with a Breda M35 47 mm anti-tank gun, which is the variant described in this article. About 200 were built and saw service in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. After the armistice, some continued in use with Fascist Italian forces and Germany, including on the Eastern Front, and in the Ardennes in 1944-45.
 Post-war, about a dozen survivors, painted amaranth red and disarmed, were used by the Polizia di Stato in Udine and Bologna.<ref>[[wikipedia:SPA-Viberti_AS.42|[Wikipedia] SPA-Viberti AS.42]]</ref>
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 * [[AS 42]]
-==  links ==
+== External links ==
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
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-{{Italy tank destroyers}}
+{{Italy light tanks}}
 [[Category:Wheeled ground vehicles]]

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 <!-- ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' -->
 {{main|47/32 mod.39 (47 mm)}}
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-| rowspan="2" | 312 || rowspan="2" | -8°/+15° || rowspan="2" | ±150° || rowspan="2" | - || 30.8 || 42.6 || 51.8 || 57.2 || 60.9 || rowspan="2" | 3.77 || rowspan="2" | 3.33 || rowspan="2" | 3.07 || rowspan="2" | 2.90
+| rowspan="2" | 312 || rowspan="2" | -8°/+15° || rowspan="2" | ±150° || rowspan="2" | - || 33.3 || 46.1 || 56.0 || 61.9 || 65.9 || rowspan="2" | 3.77 || rowspan="2" | 3.33 || rowspan="2" | 3.07 || rowspan="2" | 2.90
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 ==== Ammunition ====

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''Camionetta AS 42 Tipo II "Metropolitana" 47/32''' is the third variant of the Camionetta Desertica Model 42 light reconnaissance car family. The AS 42 (Africa Settentrionale = North Africa) was built on the same chassis as the [[AB 41|AB 41 armoured car]] but with a two-wheel-drive powertrain designed specifically for desert operations, especially reconnaissance. Its origins can be traced back to requests from North African divisions for a long-range, highly manoeuvrable vehicle similar to those used by the very effective British reconnaissance and raiding force, the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The main guns installed were a 20 mm Breda Model 35 autocannon, a 20 mm Solothurn S-18/1000 anti-tank rifle, and a 47 mm Breda Cannone da 47/32 Model 39 tank gun. The armour was 17mm thick all around the chassis, with three 12mm bulletproof glass plates for the windshield.
+The '''Camionetta AS 42 Tipo II "Metropolitana" 47/32''' is the third variant of the Camionetta Desertica Model 42 light reconnaissance car family. The AS 42 (Africa Settentrionale = North Africa) was built on the same chassis as the [[AB 41|AB 41 armoured car]] but with a two-wheel-drive powertrain designed specifically for desert operations, especially reconnaissance. Its origins can be traced back to requests from North African divisions for a long-range, highly manoeuvrable vehicle similar to those used by the very effective British reconnaissance and raiding force, the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The main guns that could be installed were a 20 mm Breda Model 35 autocannon, a 20 mm Solothurn S-18/1000 anti-tank rifle, or a 47 mm Breda Cannone da 47/32 Model 39 tank gun. The armour was 17 mm thick all around the chassis, with three 12 mm bulletproof glass plates for the windshield.
 Introduced in [[Update "Fire and Ice"]], the Camionetta AS 42 Tipo II "Metropolitana" 47/32 is a light reconnaissance vehicle for the Italian Army ground forces that is mounted with the 47 mm Breda Cannone da 47/32 Model 39 tank gun. It is intended as a long-range, agile vehicle for rapid raids on enemy lines before retreating to cover. The gun has good gun depression and can shoot over low ramps and steep terrain. With such a low profile, it is very easy to remain hidden on the battlefield and strike only when your opponents are not paying attention. Unfortunately, the vehicle lacks armour and the crew is completely exposed to the environment, thus lowering survivability. Overall, players should use its low profile and rapid speed to deal unexpected hits to adversaries before quickly retreating behind the front lines to reposition.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''Camionetta AS 42 Tipo II "Metropolitana" 47/32''' is the third variant of the Camionetta Desertica Model 42 light reconnaissance car family. The AS.42 (Africa Settentrionale = North Africa) was built on the same chassis as the [[AB 41|AB 41 armoured car]] but with a two-wheel-drive powertrain designed specifically for desert operations, especially reconnaissance. Its origins can be traced back to requests from North African divisions for a long-range, highly manoeuvrable vehicle similar to those used by the very effective British reconnaissance and raiding force, the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The main guns installed were a 20 mm Breda Model 35 autocannon, a 20 mm Solothurn S-18/1000 anti-tank rifle, and a 47 mm Breda Cannone da 47/32 Model 39 tank gun. The armour was 17mm thick all around the chassis, with three 12mm bulletproof glass plates for the windshield.
+The '''Camionetta AS 42 Tipo II "Metropolitana" 47/32''' is the third variant of the Camionetta Desertica Model 42 light reconnaissance car family. The AS 42 (Africa Settentrionale = North Africa) was built on the same chassis as the [[AB 41|AB 41 armoured car]] but with a two-wheel-drive powertrain designed specifically for desert operations, especially reconnaissance. Its origins can be traced back to requests from North African divisions for a long-range, highly manoeuvrable vehicle similar to those used by the very effective British reconnaissance and raiding force, the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The main guns installed were a 20 mm Breda Model 35 autocannon, a 20 mm Solothurn S-18/1000 anti-tank rifle, and a 47 mm Breda Cannone da 47/32 Model 39 tank gun. The armour was 17mm thick all around the chassis, with three 12mm bulletproof glass plates for the windshield.
 Introduced in [[Update "Fire and Ice"]], the Camionetta AS 42 Tipo II "Metropolitana" 47/32 is a light reconnaissance vehicle for the Italian Army ground forces that is mounted with the 47 mm Breda Cannone da 47/32 Model 39 tank gun. It is intended as a long-range, agile vehicle for rapid raids on enemy lines before retreating to cover. The gun has good gun depression and can shoot over low ramps and steep terrain. With such a low profile, it is very easy to remain hidden on the battlefield and strike only when your opponents are not paying attention. Unfortunately, the vehicle lacks armour and the crew is completely exposed to the environment, thus lowering survivability. Overall, players should use its low profile and rapid speed to deal unexpected hits to adversaries before quickly retreating behind the front lines to reposition.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Fire and Ice"]].
+The '''Camionetta AS 42 Tipo II "Metropolitana" 47/32''' is the third variant of the Camionetta Desertica Model 42 light reconnaissance car family. The AS.42 (Africa Settentrionale = North Africa) was built on the same chassis as the [[AB 41|AB 41 armoured car]] but with a two-wheel-drive powertrain designed specifically for desert operations, especially reconnaissance. Its origins can be traced back to requests from North African divisions for a long-range, highly manoeuvrable vehicle similar to those used by the very effective British reconnaissance and raiding force, the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The main guns installed were a 20 mm Breda Model 35 autocannon, a 20 mm Solothurn S-18/1000 anti-tank rifle, and a 47 mm Breda Cannone da 47/32 Model 39 tank gun. The armour was 17mm thick all around the chassis, with three 12mm bulletproof glass plates for the windshield.
 == General info ==

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 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 312 || rowspan="2" | -8°/+15° || rowspan="2" | ±150° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 30.8 || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | 3.8 || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__
+| rowspan="2" | 312 || rowspan="2" | -8°/+15° || rowspan="2" | ±150° || rowspan="2" | - || 30.8 || 42.6 || 51.8 || 57.2 || 60.9 || rowspan="2" | 3.77 || rowspan="2" | 3.33 || rowspan="2" | 3.07 || rowspan="2" | 2.90
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 ! ''Realistic''
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 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
 '''Armour type:'''
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 * Wheel (tires & spares)
 * Gun Steel (cannon barrel)
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 |Gun mount|| colspan="3" |150 mm ''Gun Breech''<br>20 mm ''Gunner's Seat''<br>20 mm ''Elevation and Traverse Mechanisms''
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 '''Notes:'''

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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=it_as_42_47 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Related development
 * [[AS 42]]

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:47/32 mod.39 (47 mm)/Ammunition|Granata Perforante mod.35, Granata Perforante mod.39}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
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 The AS (Autosahariana) 42 was derived from the AB 41 armoured car. It was, however, unarmoured and did not have the rear driver position. Designed for long-range reconnaissance in North Africa, it had a cross country range of almost 500 miles (800 km). It was also known as the Camionetta Desertica (Desert Weapons Carrier) mod. 42, or "la Sahariana" (the Saharan). The main armament varied: 20 mm anti-aircraft cannons (see the [[AS 42]] entry for details), 20 mm anti-tank rifles, and machine guns were common alternatives. For heavier firepower, some were fitted with a Breda M35 47 mm anti-tank gun, which is the variant described in this article. About 200 were built and saw service in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. After the armistice, some continued in use with Fascist Italian forces and Germany, including on the Eastern Front, and in the Ardennes in 1944-45.
-Post-war, about a dozen survivors, painted amaranth red and disarmed, were used by the Polizia di Stato in Udine and Bologna.<ref>[[wikipedia:SPA-Viberti_AS.42|[Wikipedia] SPA-Viberti AS.42]]</ref>
+Post-war, about a dozen survivors, painted amaranth red and disarmed, were used by the Polizia di Stato in Udine and Bologna.<ref>[[wikipedia:SPA-Viberti_AS.42|[Wikipedia] SPA-Viberti AS.42]]</ref>
 == Media ==

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 The AS (Autosahariana) 42 was derived from the AB 41 armoured car. It was, however, unarmoured and did not have the rear driver position. Designed for long-range reconnaissance in North Africa, it had a cross country range of almost 500 miles (800 km). It was also known as the Camionetta Desertica (Desert Weapons Carrier) mod. 42, or "la Sahariana" (the Saharan). The main armament varied: 20 mm anti-aircraft cannons (see the [[AS 42]] entry for details), 20 mm anti-tank rifles, and machine guns were common alternatives. For heavier firepower, some were fitted with a Breda M35 47 mm anti-tank gun, which is the variant described in this article. About 200 were built and saw service in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. After the armistice, some continued in use with Fascist Italian forces and Germany, including on the Eastern Front, and in the Ardennes in 1944-45.
-Post-war, about a dozen survivors, painted amaranth red and disarmed, were used by the Polizia di Stato in Udine and Bologna.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SPA-Viberti_AS.42</ref>
+Post-war, about a dozen survivors, painted amaranth red and disarmed, were used by the Polizia di Stato in Udine and Bologna.<ref>[[wikipedia:SPA-Viberti_AS.42|[Wikipedia] SPA-Viberti AS.42]]</ref>
 == Media ==
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 ;Videos
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