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LD109545Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber

Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier · NSN 1320-00-203-8577 · FSC 1320 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 1320-00-203-8577 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 1320-00-203-8577. Primary manufacturer part number: LD109545.
Features
  • Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber — FSC 1320
  • Tracer Element: INCLUDED
  • Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE
  • Dye Load Color: GREEN
  • Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE
  • Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE
  • Model Number: MK 38 ALL MODS,MK 46 ALL MODS
  • Fuze Type: MECHANICAL TIME AND BASE DETONATING
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber, cataloged under National Stock Number 1320-00-203-8577, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1320 (No Item Name Available) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN1320-00-203-8577
Primary Part NumberLD109545
Item NameProjectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber
FSC / FSG1320 / 13 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNavair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
StatusCANCELLED
Tracer ElementINCLUDED
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODE
Dye Load ColorGREEN
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODE
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODE
Model NumberMK 38 ALL MODS,MK 46 ALL MODS
Fuze TypeMECHANICAL TIME AND BASE DETONATING
Package Reference NumberWR54-4A US NAVY A
Unit Package TypePALLET, ADAPTER AND PALLET, METAL
Weapon and Model Number for Which DesignedMK 12 ALL MODS GUN
Reference Number Differentiating CharacteristicsAS DIFFERENTIATED BY DYE LOAD COLOR
Dot Proper Shipping NamePROJECTILES
Self-Destroying FeatureNOT INCLUDED
Weapon and Model Number for Which DesignedMK 12 ALL MODS GUN
Net Explosive Weight2.047 STORAGE POUNDS AND 2.047 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS
Dod Ammunition Code1320-D237
Hazardous Material Classification Code1.2.1 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION
Dot Identification NumberUN0169
Nose Closure TypeSOLID
Supplementary ChargeNOT INCLUDED
Gross Weight2910.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 2910.0 PALLET FLEET, US NAVY POUNDS
Hazardous Material Classification Code1.2.1 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION
Primary Filler MaterialEXPLOSIVE D
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODE
Dod Ammunition Code1320-D237
Gross Weight2910.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 2910.0 PALLET FLEET, US NAVY POUNDS
Fuze Model NumberMK349 MODS 0,1 AND MK83 MOD 0
Design TypeCOMMON
Net Explosive Weight2.047 STORAGE POUNDS AND 2.047 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS
Package Reference NumberWR54-4A US NAVY A
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
1320-00-009-0355 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber
1320-00-039-4329 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile Subassembly
1320-00-039-4331 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile Subassembly
1320-00-039-4332 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile Subassembly
1320-00-039-4333 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile Subassembly
1320-00-039-4334 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile Subassembly
1320-00-039-4405 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile Subassembly
1320-00-039-4406 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile Subassembly
1320-00-039-4407 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile Subassembly
1320-00-039-4408 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile Subassembly
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
LD109545 Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
LD288690 Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
1320-D237 Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics (USA)
1380758 Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
Related Parts
1320-00-009-0355INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE,5 INCH 38 CALIBER
1320-00-039-4329INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE SUBASSEMBLY
1320-00-039-4331INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE SUBASSEMBLY
1320-00-039-4332INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE SUBASSEMBLY
1320-00-039-4333INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE SUBASSEMBLY
1320-00-039-4334INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE SUBASSEMBLY
1320-00-039-4405INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE SUBASSEMBLY
1320-00-039-4406INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE SUBASSEMBLY
1320-00-039-4407INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE SUBASSEMBLY
1320-00-039-4408INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE SUBASSEMBLY
1320-00-039-4409INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE SUBASSEMBLY
1320-00-294-2789INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE,5 INCH 38 CALIBER

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 1320-00-203-8577?

NSN 1320-00-203-8577 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 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 1320-00-203-8577?

NSN 1320-00-203-8577 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: LD109545 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier), LD288690 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier), 1320-D237 (Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics), 1380758 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier).

What NSN replaces 1320-00-203-8577?

There are 12 known substitutes for 1320-00-203-8577: 1320-00-009-0355, 1320-00-039-4329, 1320-00-039-4331 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of LD109545?

Key specifications for LD109545: Tracer Element: INCLUDED; Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE; Dye Load Color: GREEN; Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 1320-00-203-8577 still in active supply?

NSN 1320-00-203-8577 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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