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1305-A576Cartridge,caliber .50

Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics · NSN 1305-00-028-6491 · FSC 1305 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 1305-00-028-6491 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 1305-00-028-6491. Primary manufacturer part number: 1305-A576.
Features
  • Cartridge,caliber .50 — FSC 1305
  • Cartridge Quantity: 265
  • Weapon for Which Designed: MACHINE GUN M2
  • Cartridge Grade Designator: AC
  • Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE
  • Dod Ammunition Code: 1305-A576
  • Link Model Number: M2
  • Cartridge Model Number: M8 OR M20
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Cartridge,caliber .50, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-028-6491, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (No Item Name Available) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics. Government technical data includes 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN1305-00-028-6491
Primary Part Number1305-A576
Item NameCartridge,caliber .50
FSC / FSG1305 / 13 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDepartment of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics
StatusACTIVE
Cartridge Quantity265
Weapon for Which DesignedMACHINE GUN M2
Cartridge Grade DesignatorAC
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODE
Dod Ammunition Code1305-A576
Link Model NumberM2
Cartridge Model NumberM8 OR M20
Dot Registration CodeEX1988070664
Dot Proper Shipping NameAMMUNITION, INCENDIARY
Hazardous Material Classification Code1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION
Gross Weight100.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3043.0 PALLET POUNDS
Cartridge Grouping TypeLINKED
Cartridge Grouping Functional Sequence4-1
Reference Number Differentiating CharacteristicsDIFFERENTIATED BY LINK MODEL,FUNCTIONAL SEQUENCE,AND PACKAGING
Net Explosive Weight0.036112 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.036112 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS
Dot Identification NumberUN0300
Cartridge Design TypeARMOR PIERCING-INCENDIARY AND ARMOR PIERCING-INCENDIARY-TRACER
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
1305-00-003-8803 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cartridge,caliber .50
1305-00-028-6466 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cartridge,caliber .50
1305-00-028-6485 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cartridge,caliber .50
1305-00-028-6490 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cartridge,caliber .50
1305-00-028-6603 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cartridge,caliber .50
1305-01-659-242113064674 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cartridge,caliber .50
Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1305-A576 Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics (USA)
7670238 Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA)
7672003 Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA)
Related Parts
1305-00-003-8803INTERCHANGEABLE
CARTRIDGE,CALIBER .50
1305-00-028-6466INTERCHANGEABLE
CARTRIDGE,CALIBER .50
1305-00-028-6485INTERCHANGEABLE
CARTRIDGE,CALIBER .50
1305-00-028-6490INTERCHANGEABLE
CARTRIDGE,CALIBER .50
1305-00-028-6603INTERCHANGEABLE
CARTRIDGE,CALIBER .50
1305-01-659-2421INTERCHANGEABLE
CARTRIDGE,CALIBER .50
13064674

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 1305-00-028-6491?

NSN 1305-00-028-6491 is a Cartridge,caliber .50, manufactured by Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics, classified under FSC 1305 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 1305-00-028-6491?

NSN 1305-00-028-6491 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 1305-A576 (Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics), 7670238 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate), 7672003 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate).

What NSN replaces 1305-00-028-6491?

There are 6 known substitutes for 1305-00-028-6491: 1305-00-003-8803, 1305-00-028-6466, 1305-00-028-6485 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1305-A576?

Key specifications for 1305-A576: Cartridge Quantity: 265; Weapon for Which Designed: MACHINE GUN M2; Cartridge Grade Designator: AC; Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE. 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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