The Cartridge,caliber .50, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-028-6574, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 10 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1305-00-028-6574 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,caliber .50 |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | MACHINE GUN |
| Cartridge Quantity | 100 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.0342 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.0342 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS |
| Projectile Weight | 661.5 GRAINS |
| Supplementary Features | PACKED 100 CARTRIDGES/1 BELT WITH M9 LINK; 1 BELT WITH M9 LINK/1 BOX, AMMUNITION M2A2/(M2A1);2 BOXES, AMMUNITION, M2A2/(M2A1)/1 BOX, WIREBOUND (TOTAL 200 CARTRIDGES /1 BOX, WIREBOUND), 48 WIREBOUND/ PALLET (9,600 CRTG) |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0339 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988120329 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M33 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A555 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | LINKED |
| Link Model Number | M2 OR M9 |
| Cartridge Design Type | BALL |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2910.0 FEET PER SECOND NOMINAL FT |
| Gross Weight | 77.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3691.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Cartridge Grade Designator | MG |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY CARTRIDGE GROUPING TYPE,CARTRIDGE QUANTITY,LINK MODEL NUMBER,CARTRIDGE GRADE DESIGNATOR,UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY,UNIT PACKAGE TYPE AND PACKAGE MODEL NUMBER |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) UN ID UN0339 · 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1305-A555 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 11735439 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 7553097 | 5/1 Secondary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
NSN 1305-00-028-6574 is a Cartridge,caliber .50, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
10 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-00-028-6582, 1305-00-028-6583, 1305-00-028-6587. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1305-00-028-6574: Weapon for Which Designed: MACHINE GUN; Cartridge Quantity: 100; Net Explosive Weight: 0.0342 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.0342 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS. 20 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 1305-00-028-6574 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.