The Launcher,rocket,aircraft, cataloged under National Stock Number 1340-00-182-3131, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1340 (Rockets, Rocket Ammunition and Rocket Components) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The manufacturer of record is Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 3 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1340-00-182-3131 |
| Primary Part Number | 356AS161-2 |
| Item Name | Launcher,rocket,aircraft |
| FSC / FSG | 1340 / 13 — Rockets, Rocket Ammunition and Rocket Components |
| Manufacturer | Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cluster Tube Quantity | 7 |
| Design Type | TUBE |
| Launcher Model Number | LAU-68A/A A |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 356AS161-2 PRIMARY | Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1340-H134 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1340-00-182-3131 is a Launcher,rocket,aircraft, manufactured by Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 1340, Rockets, Rocket Ammunition and Rocket Components. Status: active.
NSN 1340-00-182-3131 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 356AS161-2 (Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1340-00-901-3167. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 356AS161-2: Cluster Tube Quantity: 7; Design Type: TUBE; Special Features: ALUMINUM;W/O FAIRING;WITH INTERVALOMETER;DESIGNED FOR 2.75 IN ROCKET;DODAC 1340-H134 IN; Launcher Model Number: LAU-68A/A A. 3 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 1340-00-182-3131 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.