The Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber, cataloged under National Stock Number 1320-01-138-3848, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1320 (Ammunition, Over 125mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The manufacturer of record is Naval Sea Systems Command. Government technical data includes 15 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1320-01-138-3848 |
| Primary Part Number | ADL5532196 |
| Item Name | Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber |
| FSC / FSG | 1320 / 13 — Ammunition, Over 125mm |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Primary Filler Material | COMPOSITION A-3 |
| Model Number | MK51 MOD 0 |
| Nose Closure Type | SHIPPING PLUG |
| Unit Package Type | PALLET, ADAPTER AND PALLET, METAL |
| Design Type | HIGH EXPLOSIVE |
| Tracer Element | NOT INCLUDED |
| Proximity Fuze Adaptability | NOT ADAPTABLE |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1320-D289 |
| Supplementary Charge | NOT INCLUDED |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | VII COAST GUARD CLASS AND V FIREFIGHTING GROUP |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Package Reference Number | WR54/4 US NAVY US |
| Gross Weight | 3000.0 PALLET POUNDS AND 3000.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS |
| Self-Destroying Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) VII COAST GUARD CLASS AND V FIREFIGHTING GROUP |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| ADL5532196 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1320-D289 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1320-01-138-3848 is a Projectile,5 Inch 38 Caliber, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 1320, Ammunition, Over 125mm. Status: active.
NSN 1320-01-138-3848 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: ADL5532196 (Naval Sea Systems Command).
Key specifications for ADL5532196: Primary Filler Material: COMPOSITION A-3; Model Number: MK51 MOD 0; Nose Closure Type: SHIPPING PLUG; Unit Package Type: PALLET, ADAPTER AND PALLET, METAL. 15 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 1320-01-138-3848 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.