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12972571Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter

Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate · NSN 1305-01-411-2993 · FSC 1305 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 1305-01-411-2993 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 1305-01-411-2993. Primary manufacturer part number: 12972571.
Features
  • Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter — FSC 1305
  • Net Explosive Weight: 0.004966 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.004966 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS
  • Dod Ammunition Code: 1305-AA09
  • Hazardous Material Classification Code: 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND C STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP
  • Weapon for Which Designed: MACHINE GUN
  • Cartridge Model Number: XM996/M996
  • Cartridge Design Type: DIM TRACER
  • Cartridge Grouping Type: SINGLE ROUND
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 1305-01-411-2993, 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 7 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. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN1305-01-411-2993
Primary Part Number12972571
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
Net Explosive Weight0.004966 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.004966 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS
Dod Ammunition Code1305-AA09
Hazardous Material Classification Code1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND C STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP
Weapon for Which DesignedMACHINE GUN
Cartridge Model NumberXM996/M996
Cartridge Design TypeDIM TRACER
Cartridge Grouping TypeSINGLE ROUND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
1305-01-411-609812972570 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
12972571 PRIMARY Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA)
1305-AA09 Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics (USA)
12956132 Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA)
Related Parts
1305-01-411-6098INTERCHANGEABLE
CARTRIDGE,5.56 MILLIMETER
12972570

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 1305-01-411-2993?

NSN 1305-01-411-2993 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 1305-01-411-2993?

NSN 1305-01-411-2993 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 12972571 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate), 1305-AA09 (Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics), 12956132 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate).

What NSN replaces 1305-01-411-2993?

There is 1 known substitute for 1305-01-411-2993: 1305-01-411-6098. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 12972571?

Key specifications for 12972571: Net Explosive Weight: 0.004966 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.004966 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Dod Ammunition Code: 1305-AA09; Hazardous Material Classification Code: 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND C STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP; Weapon for Which Designed: MACHINE GUN. 8 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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