The Cartridge,3 Inch 70 Caliber, cataloged under National Stock Number 1315-00-540-9141, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1315 (Ammunition, 75mm Through 125mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1315-00-540-9141 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,3 Inch 70 Caliber |
| FSC / FSG | 1315 / 13 — Ammunition, 75mm Through 125mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Auxiliary Detonating Fuze Model Number | MK44MOD1OR3 |
| Weapon for Which Designed | GUN MK26, ALL MODS |
| Projectile Filler Type | INERT |
| Projectile Burst Color | GRAY/GREY |
| Nose Fuze Model Number | MK75MOD2 |
| Projectile Model Number | MK34ALLMODS |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1315-C196 |
| Primer Model Number | MK49MOD1 |
| Nose Fuze Type | PROXIMITY, SELF-DESTROYING |
| Propelling Charge Feature Type | FLASHLESS |
| Cartridge Design Type | PROXIMITY NONFRAGMENTATION |
| Material | STEEL CARTRIDGE CASE |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AHUM,AHVD,AHVF |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1315-C196 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 1380897 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
NSN 1315-00-540-9141 is a Cartridge,3 Inch 70 Caliber, classified under FSC 1315, Ammunition, 75mm Through 125mm. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1315-00-555-7443. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1315-00-540-9141: Auxiliary Detonating Fuze Model Number: MK44MOD1OR3; Weapon for Which Designed: GUN MK26, ALL MODS; Projectile Filler Type: INERT; Projectile Burst Color: GRAY/GREY. 13 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 1315-00-540-9141 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.