The Charge,propelling,5 Inch 38 Cali, cataloged under National Stock Number 1320-01-157-2494, 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 26 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 1320-01-157-2494 |
| Primary Part Number | ADL5354170 |
| Item Name | Charge,propelling,5 Inch 38 Cali |
| FSC / FSG | 1320 / 13 — Ammunition, Over 125mm |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Assembly Form | CASED |
| Net Explosive Weight | 4.000000 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS AND 4.000000 STORAGE POUNDS |
| Package Model Number | MK 9 MODS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CHARGES,PROPELLING,FOR CANNON |
| Flashless Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Package Nominal Overall Diameter | 7.47 INCHES IN |
| Criticality Code Justification | EXWT |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0242 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX-8712931 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1320-D282 |
| Dot Hazard Class/division | 1.3 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND C STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP |
| Plug Model Number | MK 11 MOD 1 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dot Warning Label Code | 1.3C |
| Primer Model Number | MK 48 MODS |
| Cubic Measure | 0.761 CUBIC FEET |
| Propelling Charge Feature Type | REDUCED |
| Primer Type | ELECTRIC |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYURETHANE PLUG |
| Material | STEEL CASE |
| Gross Weight | 24.1 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS |
| Case Model Number | MK 10 MODS |
| Propelling Charge Weight | 6.436 POUNDS LBS |
| Weapon for Which Designed | 5 IN. 38 CAL CASE GUNS MK 12 ALL MODS IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) DOT hazard class/division 1.3 · UN ID UN0242 · warning label 1.3C · 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND C STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP · ships as CHARGES,PROPELLING,FOR CANNON |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| ADL5354170 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| 5354170 | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1320-D282 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1320-01-157-2494 is a Charge,propelling,5 Inch 38 Cali, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 1320, Ammunition, Over 125mm. Status: active.
NSN 1320-01-157-2494 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: ADL5354170 (Naval Sea Systems Command), 5354170 (Naval Sea Systems Command).
Key specifications for ADL5354170: Assembly Form: CASED; Net Explosive Weight: 4.000000 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS AND 4.000000 STORAGE POUNDS; Package Model Number: MK 9 MODS; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CHARGES,PROPELLING,FOR CANNON. 26 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 1320-01-157-2494 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.