The Cartridge,3 Inch 50 Caliber, cataloged under National Stock Number 1315-01-017-0890, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1315 (Ammunition, 75mm Through 125mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1315-01-017-0890 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,3 Inch 50 Caliber |
| FSC / FSG | 1315 / 13 — Ammunition, 75mm Through 125mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | GUN, POWER RAMMED MK22 MODS 4 THRU 9 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 1.793 STORAGE POUNDS AND 5.993 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS |
| Projectile Filler Type | COMPOSITION A-3 |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0321 |
| Nose Fuze Model Number | MK404 MOD 0 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1987120779 |
| Projectile Model Number | MK33 ALL MODS |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1315-C306 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.2.1 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Primer Model Number | MK42 MOD 4 |
| Nose Fuze Type | INFRARED |
| Propelling Charge Feature Type | NONFLASHLESS |
| Cartridge Design Type | HIGH EXPLOSIVE AND PROXIMITY |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY OR STEEL CARTRIDGE CASE |
| Gross Weight | 42.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 1826.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY,UNIT PACKAGE 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 UN0321 · 1.2.1 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2839230 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
| 1315-C306 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1315-01-017-0890 is a Cartridge,3 Inch 50 Caliber, classified under FSC 1315, Ammunition, 75mm Through 125mm. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1315-01-017-0890: Weapon for Which Designed: GUN, POWER RAMMED MK22 MODS 4 THRU 9; Net Explosive Weight: 1.793 STORAGE POUNDS AND 5.993 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS; Projectile Filler Type: COMPOSITION A-3. 18 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 1315-01-017-0890 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.