The Charge,propelling,16 Inch 50 Cal, cataloged under National Stock Number 1320-01-169-3121, 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 12 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1320-01-169-3121 |
| Primary Part Number | 5546974 |
| Item Name | Charge,propelling,16 Inch 50 Cal |
| FSC / FSG | 1320 / 13 — Ammunition, Over 125mm |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Assembly Form | CASED |
| Net Explosive Weight | 312.31 STORAGE POUNDS AND 312.31 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CHARGES, PROPELLING, FOR CANNON |
| Flashless Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Material Form | FABRIC CASE |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0242 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1987120938 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1320-D846 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Propelling Charge Feature Type | FULL |
| Gross Weight | 410.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 2796.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Weapon for Which Designed | 16 INCH 50 CALIBER GUN IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) UN ID UN0242 · 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as CHARGES, PROPELLING, FOR CANNON |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 5546974 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1320-D846 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1320-01-169-3121 is a Charge,propelling,16 Inch 50 Cal, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 1320, Ammunition, Over 125mm. Status: active.
NSN 1320-01-169-3121 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 5546974 (Naval Sea Systems Command).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1320-01-323-3623. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5546974: Assembly Form: CASED; Net Explosive Weight: 312.31 STORAGE POUNDS AND 312.31 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CHARGES, PROPELLING, FOR CANNON; Flashless Feature: NOT INCLUDED. 12 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 1320-01-169-3121 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.