The Cartridge,4.2 Inch, cataloged under National Stock Number 1315-00-008-7787, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1315 (Ammunition, 75mm Through 125mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 9 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1315-00-008-7787 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,4.2 Inch |
| FSC / FSG | 1315 / 13 — Ammunition, 75mm Through 125mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Propelling Charge Model Number | M36A1 |
| Weapon for Which Designed | MORTAR M2 AND MORTAR M30 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 9.4229 STORAGE POUNDS AND 9.4229 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Fuze Model Number | M48A3 |
| Ignition Cartridge Model Number | M2A2 |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | AMMUNITION, SMOKE, WHITE PHOSPHORUS |
| Proximity Fuze Adaptability | ADAPTABLE |
| Projectile Filler Type | WHITE PHOSPHORUS |
| Fuze Delay Time | 0.050 SECONDS NOMINAL |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0245 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988040421 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M328A1 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1315-C708 |
| Supplementary Charge | NOT INCLUDED |
| Propelling Charge Increment Quantity | 36 |
| Fuze Type | POINT DETONATING |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.2.1 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Package Reference Number | 7549248 US ARMY US |
| Cartridge Design Type | SMOKE |
| Gross Weight | 76.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 1590.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY UNIT PACKAGEQUANTITY;UNIT PACKGE TYPE;PACKAGE MODEL NUMBER |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) UN ID UN0245 · 1.2.1 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as AMMUNITION, SMOKE, WHITE PHOSPHORUS |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8797829 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament |
| 1315-C708 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1315-00-008-7787 is a Cartridge,4.2 Inch, classified under FSC 1315, Ammunition, 75mm Through 125mm. Status: active.
9 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1315-00-028-5006, 1315-00-028-5011, 1315-00-028-5014. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1315-00-008-7787: Propelling Charge Model Number: M36A1; Weapon for Which Designed: MORTAR M2 AND MORTAR M30; Net Explosive Weight: 9.4229 STORAGE POUNDS AND 9.4229 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Fuze Model Number: M48A3. 22 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 1315-00-008-7787 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.