The Cartridge,caliber .50, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-554-6745, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The manufacturer of record is Ministerie Van Defensie Commitdefensie Munitiebedrijf. Government technical data includes 14 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-00-554-6745 |
| Primary Part Number | 3941-02 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,caliber .50 |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Manufacturer | Ministerie Van Defensie Commitdefensie Munitiebedrijf |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | SPOTTING RIFLE M8 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.01571 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.01571 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS |
| Projectile Weight | 823.0 GRAINS |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0339 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988040313 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M48A1 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A574 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | SINGLE ROUND |
| Cartridge Design Type | SPOTTER-TRACER |
| Gross Weight | 76.6 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3691.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | DIFFERENTIATED BY CARTRIDGE MODEL AND PACKAGING |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 3941-02 | Ministerie Van Defensie Commitdefensie Munitiebedrijf (NLD) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8594735 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 1305-A574 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1305-00-554-6745 is a Cartridge,caliber .50, manufactured by Ministerie Van Defensie Commitdefensie Munitiebedrijf, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
NSN 1305-00-554-6745 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 3941-02 (Ministerie Van Defensie Commitdefensie Munitiebedrijf).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-00-935-6067. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3941-02: Weapon for Which Designed: SPOTTING RIFLE M8; Net Explosive Weight: 0.01571 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.01571 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS; Projectile Weight: 823.0 GRAINS. 14 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 1305-00-554-6745 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.