The Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber, cataloged under National Stock Number 1320-00-157-2148, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1320 (Ammunition, Over 125mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The manufacturer of record is Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 24 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 7 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1320-00-157-2148 |
| Primary Part Number | 2839102 |
| Item Name | Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber |
| FSC / FSG | 1320 / 13 — Ammunition, Over 125mm |
| Manufacturer | Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Burst Color | GRAY/GREY |
| Primary Filler Material | COLOR BURST UNIT |
| Model Number | MK 51 MOD 0 |
| Unit Package Type | PALLET, ADAPTER AND PALLET, METAL |
| Design Type | NONFRAGMENTATION |
| Tracer Element | NOT INCLUDED |
| Net Explosive Weight | 1.048000 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS AND 1.048000 STORAGE POUNDS |
| Fuze Model Number | MK 71 MOD 12 |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | AMMUNITION,SMOKE |
| Proximity Fuze Adaptability | ADAPTABLE |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0016 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988040930 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1320-D248 |
| Supplementary Charge | NOT INCLUDED |
| Fuze Type | PROXIMITY |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND G STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Booster Model Number | MK 30 MOD 0 |
| Package Reference Number | WR54-4A US NAVY A |
| Gross Weight | 3048.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3048.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Weapon and Model Number for Which Designed | MK 12 ALL MODS GUN |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY FUZE MODEL NUMBER |
| Self-Destroying Feature | INCLUDED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) UN ID UN0016 · 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND G STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP · ships as AMMUNITION,SMOKE |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2839102 | Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1332251 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
| 1320-D248 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| DL2839102 | 5/1 Secondary reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
| LD615221 | 5/1 Secondary reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
NSN 1320-00-157-2148 is a Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber, manufactured by Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 1320, Ammunition, Over 125mm. Status: active.
NSN 1320-00-157-2148 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2839102 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier).
7 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1320-00-157-2150, 1320-00-243-4145, 1320-00-243-4147. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2839102: Burst Color: GRAY/GREY; Primary Filler Material: COLOR BURST UNIT; Model Number: MK 51 MOD 0; Unit Package Type: PALLET, ADAPTER AND PALLET, METAL. 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 1320-00-157-2148 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.