The Camionetta AS 42 (20 mm Breda Model 35 autocannon) is the first variant of the Camionetta Desertica Model 42 light reconnaissance car family. During World War II, the Italian army needed a vehicle that was fast and could cover long distances to carry out reconnaissance missions in North Africa, so the AS 42 was born. Known by two names: Auto Sahariana del 1942 or Camionetta Desertica Mod.42, it was used in various campaigns from North Africa to the Italian Campaign and was also used in the post-war period by the Italian state police, in service from 1942 until 1952. The vehicle also had the possibility of mounting various armaments such as the Fucile Controcarri S Mod.39 (20 mm), 47/32 mod.39 (47 mm) and Breda Mod.35 (20 mm).

Introduced along with the initial Italian ground tree in Update 1.85 "Supersonic", the AS 42 has good acceleration and speed, allowing you to flank around enemy armoured vehicles and attempt to destroy them with your 20 mm (much like the AS 42/47). You can also use AS 42 against enemy air targets, for which it is recommended to use the Grenade mod.35 belt which contains rounds with high-explosive filler. However, with light armour and only 2 crew members, the survivability of the AS 42 is rather limited - try to watch out for any enemies and especially their machine guns.