The Cartridge,caliber .50, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-935-2017, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-00-935-2017 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,caliber .50 |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | MACHINE GUN M2 |
| Cartridge Grouping Functional Sequence | 4 TO 1 |
| Cartridge Quantity | 100 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.03751 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.03751 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | AMMUNITION, INCENDIARY |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0300 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988120547 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M8 OR M17 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A540 |
| 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 | M9 |
| Cartridge Design Type | ARMOR PIERCING-INCENDIARY AND TRACER |
| Gross Weight | 75.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3691.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Cartridge Grade Designator | MG |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY CARTRIDGE GROUPING TYPE,CARTRIDGE QUANTITY,CARTRIDGE GROUPING FUNCTIONAL SEQUENCE,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 UN0300 · 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as AMMUNITION, INCENDIARY |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7672165 | 5/1 Secondary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 9341546 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 1305-A540 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 7670238 | 5/1 Secondary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
NSN 1305-00-935-2017 is a Cartridge,caliber .50, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1305-00-935-2017: Weapon for Which Designed: MACHINE GUN M2; Cartridge Grouping Functional Sequence: 4 TO 1; Cartridge Quantity: 100; Net Explosive Weight: 0.03751 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.03751 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS. 17 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 1305-00-935-2017 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.