The Azov 42-20 Antarctic is an all-terrain vehicle in SnowRunner.
A prototype polar expedition vehicle, the Antarctic is designed to excel in the deep freeze conditions of the Far North. Outfitted with armored wheels the size of a small family car, a unique fuel-efficient powertrain, and an impressively sizeable fuel tank, this truck can downright ignore almost any obstacle unfortunate enough to stand in its way. Due to its articulated frame design, it is only compatible with certain frame add-ons.
Unlocking[]
Azov 42-20 Antarctic is unlocked upon reaching the rank 26 allowing player to purchase it from the truck store for 140700 currency.
Description[]
The Azov 42-20 Antarctic is based off the Kamaz Arctic 6345, a specialized off-road articulating 6x6 designed for arctic expeditions. The 42-20 sports a redesigned grill that features more air intakes for the cooling system. The 42-20 headlight design are larger overall and feature redesigned guards on them to protect against collisions. The 42-20 cab overall also appears to be a bit wider than the 6345's cabs as its fenders are not as prominent, the doors also appear to have sharper curves. Lastly the most prominent change is the design of the sleeper behind the cab, the 42-20 sleeper appears to be a bit larger in its height and length. The cabin also has a more streamlined appearance with some curves whereas the 6345 cab is a cube shape.
The 42-20 along with its similar American counterpart the Caterpillar 745C are among the most capable vehicles in the game. Though its large size can prove to be troublesome at times, it possesses one of the largest tires in the game (third only to the Kirovets K7-M and the Caterpillar 770G), AWD, and a differential lock giving it the perfect combination for tackling any kind of terrain. Unlike its similar American counterpart, the 42-20 is capable of supporting a flatbed or sideboard bed making it far better suited for hauling cargo, but in terms of recovery it fares worse, as it cannot support add-ons that carry additional fuel or repair parts.
One of the 42-20's biggest and most ironic drawbacks is its very poor handling in regions like Alaska or Kola Peninsula due to it lacking other tire options.
Like the CAT 745C, the 42-20 uses articulating steering meaning the vehicle is "split" into 2 halves. When turning the 42-20s front half will turn rather than the wheels. This steering system while tricky to get a hang of can be useful in the hands of a skilled driver.
Due to the vehicle's tall height it is a bit more prone to falling over compared to the 745C but it has higher ground clearance allowing it to traverse deeper mud. Furthermore, it can traverse deep water while almost entirely submerged with its snorkel equipped.
Pros[]
- Massive tires and powerful engine allow it to rip through mud with ease
- Has 2 cargo slots and can add more with a trailer
- Fuel consumption is fairly low despite its weight
Cons[]
- Unlocked at extremely late in game at rank 26 (the highest rank gated vehicle in the game)
- Inconsistent steering
- Can tip over easily if not careful
- Diff lock cannot be used for higher gears
- Always on AWD results in lower fuel efficiency when the fine-tune gearbox is used
- Lack of any chained tire options makes travelling on icy roads very dangerous
Addons[]
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Behind the scenes[]
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Trivia[]
- The license plate on the 42-20 reads: лёд (lyod) meaning ice in Russian.
- On behind the scenes images of Azov 42-20, it was shown its front wheel was turned on left like in all vehicles with solid frames instead cabin which was turned on left.
See also[]
- Caterpillar 745C - Extremely similar 6x6 also equipped with articulated steering.
