The Cartridge,4.2 Inch, cataloged under National Stock Number 1315-00-028-5028, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1315 (Ammunition, 75mm Through 125mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1315-00-028-5028 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,4.2 Inch |
| FSC / FSG | 1315 / 13 — Ammunition, 75mm Through 125mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Propelling Charge Model Number | M6 |
| Weapon for Which Designed | MORTAR M2 AND MORTAR M30 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.6 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.6 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Fuze Model Number | M8 |
| Ignition Cartridge Model Number | M2 |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | AMMUNITION, SMOKE |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0015 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988120817 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M2A1 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1315-C707 |
| Supplementary Charge | NOT INCLUDED |
| Propelling Charge Increment Quantity | 25 1/2 |
| Fuze Type | POINT DETONATING |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.2.2 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Package Reference Number | X7611188 US ARMY |
| Cartridge Design Type | SMOKE |
| Gross Weight | 76.2 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 1620.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY ALUMINUM PLATE;ALUMINUM CARTRIDGE CONTAINER;CARTRIDGE DESIGN TYPE;AND PROJECTILE FILLER TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) UN ID UN0015 · 1.2.2 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as AMMUNITION, SMOKE |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1315-C707 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 75-1-284 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament |
NSN 1315-00-028-5028 is a Cartridge,4.2 Inch, classified under FSC 1315, Ammunition, 75mm Through 125mm. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5360-00-069-5012. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1315-00-028-5028: Propelling Charge Model Number: M6; Weapon for Which Designed: MORTAR M2 AND MORTAR M30; Net Explosive Weight: 0.6 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.6 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Fuze Model Number: M8. 19 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 1315-00-028-5028 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.