The Charge,propelling,8 Inch, cataloged under National Stock Number 1320-00-028-4378, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1320 (Ammunition, Over 125mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The manufacturer of record is Hellenic Defence Systems S.a (ebo-Pyrkal). Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1320-00-028-4378 |
| Primary Part Number | N-14-0001 |
| Item Name | Charge,propelling,8 Inch |
| FSC / FSG | 1320 / 13 — Ammunition, Over 125mm |
| Manufacturer | Hellenic Defence Systems S.a (ebo-Pyrkal) |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Packed Primer | INCLUDED |
| Propelling Charge Model Number | M2 |
| Charge Design Type | BASE INCREMENT |
| Net Explosive Weight | 28.312 STORAGE POUNDS AND 28.311001 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Package Model Number | M19 |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CHARGES, PROPELLING, FOR CANNON |
| Package Nominal Overall Diameter | 9.81 INCHES IN |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0242 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988060404 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1320-D676 |
| Propelling Charge Increment Quantity | 2 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Primer Model Number | MK2A4 |
| Package Reference Number | 7548187 US ARMY US |
| Gross Weight | 53.2 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 1832.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY PACKED PRIMER;UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY;UNIT PACKAGE TYPE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | HOWITZER M2,T89 |
| 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 | N |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| N-14-0001 | Hellenic Defence Systems S.a (ebo-Pyrkal) (GRC) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 71-9-169 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament |
| MIL-C-20327 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1320-D676 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1320-00-028-4378 is a Charge,propelling,8 Inch, manufactured by Hellenic Defence Systems S.a (ebo-Pyrkal), classified under FSC 1320, Ammunition, Over 125mm. Status: active.
NSN 1320-00-028-4378 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: N-14-0001 (Hellenic Defence Systems S.a (ebo-Pyrkal)).
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1320-00-113-8006, 1320-00-308-5523, 1320-00-308-5555. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for N-14-0001: Packed Primer: INCLUDED; Propelling Charge Model Number: M2; Charge Design Type: BASE INCREMENT; Net Explosive Weight: 28.312 STORAGE POUNDS AND 28.311001 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS. 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 1320-00-028-4378 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.