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1320-D249Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber

Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics · NSN 1320-00-908-4221 · FSC 1320 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 1320-00-908-4221 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 1320-00-908-4221. Primary manufacturer part number: 1320-D249.
Features
  • Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber — FSC 1320
  • Booster Model Number: MK 44 ALL MODS
  • Package Reference Number: MS1323-4 US NAVY US
  • Gross Weight: 3036.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3036.0 PALLET FLEET, US NAVY POUNDS
  • Model Number: MK 51 MOD 0
  • Unit Package Type: PALLET, ADAPTER AND PALLET, METAL
  • Proximity Fuze Adaptability: ADAPTABLE
  • Fuze Type: PROXIMITY
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 1320-00-908-4221, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1320 (No Item Name Available) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics. Government technical data includes 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN1320-00-908-4221
Primary Part Number1320-D249
Item NameProjectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber
FSC / FSG1320 / 13 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDepartment of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics
StatusACTIVE
Booster Model NumberMK 44 ALL MODS
Package Reference NumberMS1323-4 US NAVY US
Gross Weight3036.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3036.0 PALLET FLEET, US NAVY POUNDS
Model NumberMK 51 MOD 0
Unit Package TypePALLET, ADAPTER AND PALLET, METAL
Proximity Fuze AdaptabilityADAPTABLE
Fuze TypePROXIMITY
Dot Registration CodeEX1988030303
Self-Destroying FeatureINCLUDED
Net Explosive Weight1.048000 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS AND 1.048000 STORAGE POUNDS
Tracer ElementNOT INCLUDED
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODE
Fuze Model NumberMK 71 MOD 6,8 OR 10
Burst ColorGRAY/GREY
Weapon and Model Number for Which DesignedMK 12 ALL MODS GUN
Supplementary ChargeNOT INCLUDED
Design TypeNONFRAGMENTATION
Hazardous Material Classification Code1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND G STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP
Dot Identification NumberUN0016
Primary Filler MaterialCOLOR BURST UNIT
Dod Ammunition Code1320-D249
Reference Number Differentiating CharacteristicsAS DIFFERENTIATED BY MODEL NUMBER;FUZE MODEL NUMBER;SELF-DESTROYING FEATURE
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODE
Dot Proper Shipping NameAMMUNITION,SMOKE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
1320-00-039-2459 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber
1320-00-157-2148 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber
1320-00-157-2150 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber
1320-00-203-4169 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber
1320-00-243-4145 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber
1320-00-243-4147 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber
1320-00-640-7832 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber
1320-00-908-4222 INTERCHANGEABLE
Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1320-D249 Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics (USA)
LD615221 Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
1332251 Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
Related Parts
1320-00-039-2459INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE,5 INCH 38 CALIBER
1320-00-157-2148INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE,5 INCH 38 CALIBER
1320-00-157-2150INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE,5 INCH 38 CALIBER
1320-00-203-4169INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE,5 INCH 38 CALIBER
1320-00-243-4145INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE,5 INCH 38 CALIBER
1320-00-243-4147INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE,5 INCH 38 CALIBER
1320-00-640-7832INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE,5 INCH 38 CALIBER
1320-00-908-4222INTERCHANGEABLE
PROJECTILE,5 INCH 38 CALIBER

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 1320-00-908-4221?

NSN 1320-00-908-4221 is a Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber, manufactured by Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics, classified under FSC 1320 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 1320-00-908-4221?

NSN 1320-00-908-4221 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 1320-D249 (Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics), LD615221 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier), 1332251 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier).

What NSN replaces 1320-00-908-4221?

There are 8 known substitutes for 1320-00-908-4221: 1320-00-039-2459, 1320-00-157-2148, 1320-00-157-2150 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1320-D249?

Key specifications for 1320-D249: Booster Model Number: MK 44 ALL MODS; Package Reference Number: MS1323-4 US NAVY US; Gross Weight: 3036.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3036.0 PALLET FLEET, US NAVY POUNDS; Model Number: MK 51 MOD 0. 24 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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