The Rocket Motor, cataloged under National Stock Number 1338-01-145-1964, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1338 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Inert Propulsion Units, Solid Fuel; and Components) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1338-01-145-1964 |
| Item Name | Rocket Motor |
| FSC / FSG | 1338 / 13 — Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Inert Propulsion Units, Solid Fuel; and Components |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Propellant Inhibitor | NOT INCLUDED |
| Model Number | MK57 MOD 3 |
| Motor Propellant Material | INERT FILLED |
| Straight Section Outside Diameter | 5.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1338-V468 |
| Igniter | NOT INCLUDED |
| Resonance Rod | NOT INCLUDED |
| Specific Usage Design | AIM-9L/M AND GDU-6C GUIDED MISSILE |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY,UNIT PACKAGE TYPE,PACKAGE MODEL NUMBER,SPECIAL FEATURES |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1338-V468 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 639AS4991 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier |
| 10104465 | 6/9 Informative reference only Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland |
NSN 1338-01-145-1964 is a Rocket Motor, classified under FSC 1338, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Inert Propulsion Units, Solid Fuel; and Components. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1338-01-145-1964: Propellant Inhibitor: NOT INCLUDED; Model Number: MK57 MOD 3; Motor Propellant Material: INERT FILLED; Straight Section Outside Diameter: 5.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 9 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 1338-01-145-1964 has DEMIL Code D. 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.