The Cartridge,caliber .50, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-028-6590, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The manufacturer of record is Sec Commission Interarmees Munitions Codes Annexes De Gestion. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1305-00-028-6590 |
| Primary Part Number | 1305-451-0053 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,caliber .50 |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Manufacturer | Sec Commission Interarmees Munitions Codes Annexes De Gestion |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | MACHINE GUN |
| Cartridge Quantity | 110 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.035847 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.035847 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | AMMUNITION, INCENDIARY |
| Projectile Weight | 622.5 GRAINS |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0300 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988070680 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M8 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A533 |
| 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 |
| Cartridge Design Type | ARMOR PIERCING-INCENDIARY |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2910.0 FEET PER SECOND NOMINAL FT |
| Gross Weight | 83.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3059.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Cartridge Grade Designator | AC |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY CARTRIDGE GROUPING TYPE,CARTRIDGE QUANTITY,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 UN0300 · 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as AMMUNITION, INCENDIARY |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 1305-451-0053 | Sec Commission Interarmees Munitions Codes Annexes De Gestion (FRA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1305-A533 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-C-3066 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 7670238 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
NSN 1305-00-028-6590 is a Cartridge,caliber .50, manufactured by Sec Commission Interarmees Munitions Codes Annexes De Gestion, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
NSN 1305-00-028-6590 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 1305-451-0053 (Sec Commission Interarmees Munitions Codes Annexes De Gestion).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-00-028-6592, 1305-00-344-2394. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1305-451-0053: Weapon for Which Designed: MACHINE GUN; Cartridge Quantity: 110; Net Explosive Weight: 0.035847 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.035847 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Dot Proper Shipping Name: AMMUNITION, INCENDIARY. 19 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 1305-00-028-6590 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.