The Cartridge,caliber .50, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-028-6488, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The manufacturer of record is Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 7 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-00-028-6488 |
| Primary Part Number | 7670238 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,caliber .50 |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Manufacturer | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | MACHINE GUN M2 |
| Cartridge Grouping Functional Sequence | 4-1 |
| Cartridge Quantity | 105 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.0360 STORAGE POUNDS |
| Cartridge Model Number | M8 OR M20 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A577 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND F DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLASS AND G STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | LINKED |
| Link Model Number | M2 OR M9 |
| Cartridge Design Type | ARMOR PIERCING-INCENDIARY AND ARMOR PIERCING-INCENDIARY-TRACER |
| Cartridge Grade Designator | MG |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | DIFFERENTIATED BY CARTRIDGE GRADE,GROUP CONFIGURATION,FUNCTIONAL SEQUENCE LINK MODEL,AND PACKAGING |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND F DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLASS AND G STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 7670238 | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA) |
| 7670236 | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7672003 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 7670238AND7672003 | 5/9 Secondary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 1305-A577 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1305-00-028-6488 is a Cartridge,caliber .50, manufactured by Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
NSN 1305-00-028-6488 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 7670238 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate), 7670236 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate).
7 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-00-028-6604, 1305-00-028-6605, 1305-00-585-1667. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 7670238: Weapon for Which Designed: MACHINE GUN M2; Cartridge Grouping Functional Sequence: 4-1; Cartridge Quantity: 105; Net Explosive Weight: 0.0360 STORAGE POUNDS. 13 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). The government record also carries hazard data: DOT hazard class, UN number, or related classification fields. Special handling, storage, and shipping requirements apply per the cited government fields.
NSN 1305-00-028-6488 has DEMIL Code G. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.