The Flare,surface, cataloged under National Stock Number 1370-00-028-5940, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1370 (Pyrotechnics) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1370-00-028-5940 |
| Item Name | Flare,surface |
| FSC / FSG | 1370 / 13 — Pyrotechnics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Model Number | M48 |
| Design Type | TRIP PARACHUTE |
| Overall Diameter | 5.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.56 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.56 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | FLARES, SURFACE |
| Unit Package Type | CARTON AND BOX, WOOD |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0092 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988020966 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1370-L494 |
| Accessory Components and Quantity | WIRE,STEEL (SPOOL OF 4 EA 26 FT LG) 1 EA FT |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Color | YELLOW |
| Illuminant Burning Time | 20 SEC |
| Candlepower Intensity | 110000.0 |
| Gross Weight | 45.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY UNIT PACKAGEQUANTITY;UNIT PACKAGE TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) UN ID UN0092 · 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as FLARES, SURFACE |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-F-20343 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1370-L494 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 78-0-45 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament |
NSN 1370-00-028-5940 is a Flare,surface, classified under FSC 1370, Pyrotechnics. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1370-00-529-8545, 5998-01-099-1596. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1370-00-028-5940: Model Number: M48; Design Type: TRIP PARACHUTE; Overall Diameter: 5.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Net Explosive Weight: 0.56 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.56 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS. 17 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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 1370-00-028-5940 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.