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12972340Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter

Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate · NSN 1305-01-393-7050 · FSC 1305 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 1305-01-393-7050 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 1305-01-393-7050. Primary manufacturer part number: 12972340.
Features
  • Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter — FSC 1305
  • Cartridge Model Number: M995
  • Tracer Element: NOT INCLUDED
  • Dod Ammunition Code: 1305-AA01
  • Weapon for Which Designed: MACHINE GUN M249
  • Dot Registration Code: EX1997060085
  • Dot Identification Number: UN0012
  • Dot Proper Shipping Name: CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-393-7050, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (No Item Name Available) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN1305-01-393-7050
Primary Part Number12972340
Item NameCartridge,5.56 Millimeter
FSC / FSG1305 / 13 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCombat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate
StatusACTIVE
Cartridge Model NumberM995
Tracer ElementNOT INCLUDED
Dod Ammunition Code1305-AA01
Weapon for Which DesignedMACHINE GUN M249
Dot Registration CodeEX1997060085
Dot Identification NumberUN0012
Dot Proper Shipping NameCARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS
Hazardous Material Classification Code1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION
Cartridge Grouping TypeLINKED
Cartridge Design TypeARMOR PIERCING
Cartridge Quantity1600
Link Model NumberM27
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
1305-01-393-705212972339 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter
Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate
1305-01-546-610012956131 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter
Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
12956131 Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA)
12972340 PRIMARY Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA)
1305-AA01 Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics (USA)
Related Parts
1305-01-393-7052INTERCHANGEABLE
CARTRIDGE,5.56 MILLIMETER
12972339
1305-01-546-6100INTERCHANGEABLE
CARTRIDGE,5.56 MILLIMETER
12956131

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 1305-01-393-7050?

NSN 1305-01-393-7050 is a Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, manufactured by Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate, classified under FSC 1305 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 1305-01-393-7050?

NSN 1305-01-393-7050 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 12956131 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate), 12972340 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate), 1305-AA01 (Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics).

What NSN replaces 1305-01-393-7050?

There are 2 known substitutes for 1305-01-393-7050: 1305-01-393-7052, 1305-01-546-6100. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 12972340?

Key specifications for 12972340: Cartridge Model Number: M995; Tracer Element: NOT INCLUDED; Dod Ammunition Code: 1305-AA01; Weapon for Which Designed: MACHINE GUN M249. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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