The Capsule Mainbody Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 1420-01-280-2237, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1420 (Guided Missile Components) of the Guided Missiles group. The manufacturer of record is Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 2 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1420-01-280-2237 |
| Primary Part Number | 642AS1115-5 |
| Item Name | Capsule Mainbody Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 1420 / 14 — Guided Missile Components |
| Manufacturer | Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | HARPOON,WHITE,C/O EXPLOSIVE INSTALLATION CAPSULE 642AS1594-1,EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION-ELECTRICAL,MAINBODY 642AS1129-99,CYL STRUCT ASSY-CPSL 642AS1105-4,205.50 IN. LG,20.85 IN. DIA.,WT APPROX 300.00 LBS,PKG BEST COMMERCIAL PACKAGING AS REQUIRED LBS |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | I COAST GUARD CLASS AND 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND F DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLASS AND I FIREFIGHTING GROUP AND (00) INHABITED BUILDING DISTANCE AND S STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) I COAST GUARD CLASS AND 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND F DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLASS AND I FIREFIGHTING GROUP AND (00) INHABITED BUILDING DISTANCE AND S STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 642AS1115-5 PRIMARY | Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AS2398 | 7/1 Vendor item drawing reference Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier |
NSN 1420-01-280-2237 is a Capsule Mainbody Assembly, manufactured by Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 1420, Guided Missile Components. Status: active.
NSN 1420-01-280-2237 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 642AS1115-5 (Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1420-01-285-6729, 1420-01-398-7163. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 642AS1115-5: General Characteristics Item Description: HARPOON,WHITE,C/O EXPLOSIVE INSTALLATION CAPSULE 642AS1594-1,EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION-ELECTRICAL,MAINBODY 642AS1129-99,CYL STRUCT ASSY-CPSL 642AS1105-4,205.50 IN. LG,20.85 IN. DIA.,WT APPROX 300.00 LBS,PKG BEST COMMERCIAL PACKAGING AS REQUIRED LBS; Hazardous Material Classification Code: I COAST GUARD CLASS AND 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND F DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLASS AND I FIREFIGHTING GROUP AND (00) INHABITED BUILDING DISTANCE AND S STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP. 2 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 1420-01-280-2237 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.