The Rocket Motor, cataloged under National Stock Number 1340-00-973-3853, 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 11 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1340-00-973-3853 |
| Primary Part Number | 8533020 |
| Item Name | Rocket Motor |
| FSC / FSG | 1340 / 13 — Rockets, Rocket Ammunition and Rocket Components |
| Manufacturer | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Model Number | M26 |
| Motor Propellant Grain Weight | 242.0 POUNDS LBS |
| Net Explosive Weight | 247.00000 STORAGE POUNDS AND 247.00000 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Criticality Code Justification | EXWT |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988060960 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1340-J480 |
| Igniter | INCLUDED |
| Dot Hazard Class/division | 1.1 |
| Size Designation | 318 MILLIMETER MM |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.1 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Specific Usage Design | MGR-3A GUIDED MISSILE A |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) DOT hazard class/division 1.1 · 1.1 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Criticality Code | Y |
NSN 1340-00-973-3853 is a Rocket Motor, manufactured by Us Army Aviation and Missile Command, classified under FSC 1340, Rockets, Rocket Ammunition and Rocket Components. Status: active.
NSN 1340-00-973-3853 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 8533020 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command), 8034768 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5925-01-232-5960. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8533020: Model Number: M26; Motor Propellant Grain Weight: 242.0 POUNDS LBS; Net Explosive Weight: 247.00000 STORAGE POUNDS AND 247.00000 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Criticality Code Justification: EXWT. 11 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). 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 1340-00-973-3853 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.