The Cartridge,20 Millimeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-542-0405, 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 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-00-542-0405 |
| Primary Part Number | 1305-A891 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,20 Millimeter |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND C STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP AND F DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLASS AND I COAST GUARD CLASS |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Cartridge Model Number | M55A2 LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Weapon for Which Designed | GUN, CANNON M39 AND GUN M39A1 AND GUN, CANNON M39A2 AND GUN M61 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Tracer Element | NOT INCLUDED |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A891 |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | SINGLE ROUND |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | DIFFERENTIATED BY PACKAGING |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY CARTRIDGE CASE |
| Gross Weight | 102.5 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3580.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.0214275 SHIPBOARD POUNDS AND 0.0861000 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.0861000 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Detonation Initiation Method | ELECTRIC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 1305-A891 | Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics (USA) |
| 7258817 | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA) |
NSN 1305-00-542-0405 is a Cartridge,20 Millimeter, 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.
NSN 1305-00-542-0405 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 1305-A891 (Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics), 7258817 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate).
There are 4 known substitutes for 1305-00-542-0405: 1305-00-132-3283, 1305-00-752-8114, 1305-01-116-4560 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1305-A891: Hazardous Material Classification Code: 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND C STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP AND F DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLASS AND I COAST GUARD CLASS; Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE; Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE; Cartridge Model Number: M55A2 LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.