The Cartridge,30 Millimeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-140-8530, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1305-01-140-8530 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,30 Millimeter |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | GUN, AUTOMATIC GAU-8 |
| Tracer Element | NOT INCLUDED |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS, INERT PROJECTILE |
| Supplementary Features | SHIPPING CONTAINER QUANTITY PER PALLET-2 PALLETS |
| Link Feed Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0339 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988100593 |
| Cartridge Model Number | PGU-15/B LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-B116 |
| Detonation Initiation Method | PERCUSSION |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | LINKED |
| Cartridge Design Type | TARGET PRACTICE |
| Material | ALUMINUM CARTRIDGE CASE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) UN ID UN0339 · 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS, INERT PROJECTILE |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C28108351 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 28108351 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1305-B116 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1305-01-140-8530 is a Cartridge,30 Millimeter, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-01-141-6054, 1305-01-232-4200, 1305-01-462-8733. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1305-01-140-8530: Weapon for Which Designed: GUN, AUTOMATIC GAU-8; Tracer Element: NOT INCLUDED; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS, INERT PROJECTILE; Supplementary Features: SHIPPING CONTAINER QUANTITY PER PALLET-2 PALLETS. 15 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). 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 1305-01-140-8530 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.