The Cartridge,impulse, cataloged under National Stock Number 1377-00-138-2871, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1377-00-138-2871 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,impulse |
| FSC / FSG | 1377 / 13 — Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Wrenching Facility | NOT INCLUDED |
| Case Threaded Electrical Connection | NOT INCLUDED |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.0302 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.0302 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Percussion Detonation Type | CENTER FIRE |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES, POWER DEVICE |
| Criticality Code Justification | FEAT |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0276 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988090685 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1377-MT86 |
| Detonation Initiation Method | PERCUSSION |
| Case Mounting Thread | NOT INCLUDED |
| Dot Hazard Class/division | 1.4 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dot Warning Label Code | 1.4C |
| Integral Cutting Punch | NOT INCLUDED |
| Color Coded Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Rim | NOT INCLUDED |
| Gross Weight | 0.6 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) DOT hazard class/division 1.4 · UN ID UN0276 · warning label 1.4C · 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as CARTRIDGES, POWER DEVICE |
| Criticality Code | F |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1377-MT86 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 68-710073-205 | 5/9 Secondary reference Mcdonnell Douglas Corp Mcdonnell Douglas Electronic Systems Co |
| 2297800-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Rockwell Collins Inc |
| 2297300-2 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Rockwell Collins Inc |
NSN 1377-00-138-2871 is a Cartridge,impulse, classified under FSC 1377, Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1377-01-648-8443. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1377-00-138-2871: Wrenching Facility: NOT INCLUDED; Case Threaded Electrical Connection: NOT INCLUDED; Net Explosive Weight: 0.0302 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.0302 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Percussion Detonation Type: CENTER FIRE. 19 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 1377-00-138-2871 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.