The Charge,propelling,5 Inch 38 Cali, cataloged under National Stock Number 1320-00-009-0351, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1320 (Ammunition, Over 125mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 24 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1320-00-009-0351 |
| Item Name | Charge,propelling,5 Inch 38 Cali |
| FSC / FSG | 1320 / 13 — Ammunition, Over 125mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Assembly Form | CASED |
| Net Explosive Weight | 15.2 STORAGE POUNDS AND 15.2 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CHARGES, PROPELLING, FOR CANNON |
| Flashless Feature | INCLUDED |
| Package Nominal Overall Diameter | 7.47 INCHES IN |
| Criticality Code Justification | EXWT |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0242 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988060391 |
| Pellet | NOT INCLUDED |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1320-D274 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Plug Model Number | MK 11 MOD 1 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Primer Model Number | MK 48 ALL MODS |
| Propelling Charge Feature Type | FULL |
| Primer Type | ELECTRIC |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYURETHANE PLUG |
| Material | STEEL CASE |
| Gross Weight | 36.9 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 1607.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Case Model Number | MK 10 ALL MODS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY SPECIAL FEATURES |
| Propelling Charge Weight | 31.600 POUNDS LBS |
| Weapon for Which Designed | 5 IN. 38 CAL GUN MK 12 ALL MODS IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) UN ID UN0242 · 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as CHARGES, PROPELLING, FOR CANNON |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2847233 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
| 1320-D274 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1320-00-009-0351 is a Charge,propelling,5 Inch 38 Cali, classified under FSC 1320, Ammunition, Over 125mm. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1320-00-039-2037, 1320-00-103-4930, 1320-00-411-8606. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1320-00-009-0351: Assembly Form: CASED; Net Explosive Weight: 15.2 STORAGE POUNDS AND 15.2 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CHARGES, PROPELLING, FOR CANNON; Flashless Feature: INCLUDED. 24 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 1320-00-009-0351 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.