The Flare,countermeasure, cataloged under National Stock Number 1370-01-003-6559, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1370 (Pyrotechnics) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1370-01-003-6559 |
| Item Name | Flare,countermeasure |
| FSC / FSG | 1370 / 13 — Pyrotechnics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Model Number | KD2B-1 |
| Design Type | TOW TARGET |
| Overall Diameter | 1.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | FLARES, AERIAL |
| Bombardier Glare Shield | NOT INCLUDED |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0093 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988010392 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Suspension Band | NOT INCLUDED |
| Gross Weight | 138.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) UN ID UN0093 · 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as FLARES, AERIAL |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1019-360111-29 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Textron Aviation Inc |
| 1019-360111-29 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Beechcraft Corporation Dba Textron Aviation |
NSN 1370-01-003-6559 is a Flare,countermeasure, classified under FSC 1370, Pyrotechnics. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1370-01-003-6559: Model Number: KD2B-1; Design Type: TOW TARGET; Overall Diameter: 1.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Dot Proper Shipping Name: FLARES, AERIAL. 11 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 1370-01-003-6559 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.