The Cartridge,20 Millimeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-152-3659, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1305-00-152-3659 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,20 Millimeter |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | GUN, CANNON M61 AND GUN, CANNON XM168 |
| Cartridge Quantity | 100 |
| Tracer Element | INCLUDED |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.018153 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.115266 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Fuze Model Number | M505A3 CLIPPED |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0321 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988070255 |
| Projectile Model Number | M246 CLIPPED |
| End Link Model Number | NONE |
| Cartridge Model Number | M246 CLIPPED |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A792 |
| Detonation Initiation Method | ELECTRIC |
| Fuze Type | POINT DETONATING, SELF-DESTROYING CLIPPED |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.2.2 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Link Model Number | M14A2 |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY CARTRIDGE CASE CLIPPED |
| Gross Weight | 92.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 2343.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Tracer Element Model Number | MODEL NO. NOT ASSIGNED |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY CARTRIDGE GROUPING TYPE,CARTRIDGE QUANTITY,LINK MODEL NUMBER,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 UN0321 · 1.2.2 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 10542384 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 1305-A792 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1305-00-152-3659 is a Cartridge,20 Millimeter, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-00-401-1536, 1305-00-926-9279, 1305-01-116-3924. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1305-00-152-3659: Weapon for Which Designed: GUN, CANNON M61 AND GUN, CANNON XM168; Cartridge Quantity: 100; Tracer Element: INCLUDED; Net Explosive Weight: 0.018153 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.115266 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS. 22 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 1305-00-152-3659 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.