The Rocket,high Explosive,66 Millime, cataloged under National Stock Number 1340-00-892-1561, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1340 (Rockets, Rocket Ammunition and Rocket Components) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The manufacturer of record is Us Army Aviation and Missile Command. Government technical data includes 24 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1340-00-892-1561 |
| Primary Part Number | 10048500 |
| Item Name | Rocket,high Explosive,66 Millime |
| FSC / FSG | 1340 / 13 — Rockets, Rocket Ammunition and Rocket Components |
| Manufacturer | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Head Type | ARMOR PIERCING |
| Model Number | M72 |
| Motor Propellant Material | SOLID DOUBLE BASE PROPELLANT EXTRUDED |
| Motor Propellant Grain Weight | 0.2 POUNDS LBS |
| Motor Size Designation | 66 MILLIMETER MM |
| Base Fuze | NOT INCLUDED |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.802 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.802 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Head Load Type | EXPLOSIVE |
| Motor Model Number | M54 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988060947 |
| Cable Assembly | NOT INCLUDED |
| Filler Material | OCTOL |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1340-H555 |
| Supplementary Charge | NOT INCLUDED |
| Filler Material Weight | 0.665 POUNDS LBS |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.1 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Head Model Number | M18 |
| Expendable Launcher Model Number | M72 |
| Nose Fuze | NOT INCLUDED |
| Head to Motor Assembly | ASSEMBLED |
| Motor Propellant Grain Model Number | M7 |
| Material | STEEL HEAD |
| Motor Propellant Grain Quantity | 19 |
| Expendable Launcher | PROVIDED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) 1.1 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 10048500 PRIMARY | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1340-H555 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1340-00-892-1561 is a Rocket,high Explosive,66 Millime, manufactured by Us Army Aviation and Missile Command, classified under FSC 1340, Rockets, Rocket Ammunition and Rocket Components. Status: active.
NSN 1340-00-892-1561 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 10048500 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1340-00-926-4086. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 10048500: Head Type: ARMOR PIERCING; Model Number: M72; Motor Propellant Material: SOLID DOUBLE BASE PROPELLANT EXTRUDED; Motor Propellant Grain Weight: 0.2 POUNDS LBS. 24 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 1340-00-892-1561 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.