The Howitzer,medium,self-Propelled, cataloged under National Stock Number 2350-00-563-7966, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2350 (Combat, Assault, and Tactical Vehicles, Tracked) of the Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers group. Government technical data includes 30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 2350-00-563-7966 |
| Item Name | Howitzer,medium,self-Propelled |
| FSC / FSG | 2350 / 23 — Combat, Assault, and Tactical Vehicles, Tracked |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Engine Cooling Method | AIR |
| Reverse Speed Quantity | 1 |
| Anchor Spade | INCLUDED |
| Suspension Type | TORSION BAR |
| Final Drive Location | FRONT |
| Service Brake Type | HYDRAULIC |
| Center to Center Distance Between Tracks | 102.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ground Track Length | 149.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Design Type | FULL-TRACKED |
| Engine Maximum Brake Horsepower at Specified RPM | 500 BHP AT 2800 RPM RPM |
| Armament/gun Mount Type/model Number and Quantity | HOWITZER,155MM,M45 /T186E1/ 1,MOUNT,HOWITZER,155MM,M80 /T167/1,MOUNT,RING,MACHINE GUN,CAL 50,M81 1,MOUNT,TRIPOD,MACHINE GUN,CAL 50,M3 1 AND GUN,MACHINE,CAL 50,/HB/M2 FLEXIBLE 1 MM |
| Turret | INCLUDED |
| Towing Pintle Hook | INCLUDED |
| Winch | NOT INCLUDED |
| Traverse in Deg | 30.0 |
| Features Provided | AUXILIARY GENERATOR SET |
| Forward Speed Quantity | 2 |
| Power Takeoff Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Overdrive | NOT INCLUDED |
| Starting System Voltage Rating | 24.0 |
| Transmission Type | AUTOMATIC |
| Engine Quantity | 1 |
| Engine Manufacturer Name | CONTINENTAL MOTORS CORP |
| Turret Design | OPEN TOP |
| Fighting Weight | 61000.0 POUNDS LBS |
| Engine Model Number | AOSI-895-5 |
| Engine Cylinder Quantity | 6 |
| Power Divider | NOT INCLUDED |
| Ignition Type | MAGNETO |
| Lighting System Voltage Rating | 24.0 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8736129 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm |
| M44A1 | 5/1 Secondary reference U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm |
NSN 2350-00-563-7966 is a Howitzer,medium,self-Propelled, classified under FSC 2350, Combat, Assault, and Tactical Vehicles, Tracked. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2320-00-973-2229, 2320-00-973-4145. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2350-00-563-7966: Engine Cooling Method: AIR; Reverse Speed Quantity: 1; Anchor Spade: INCLUDED; Suspension Type: TORSION BAR. 30 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 2350-00-563-7966 has DEMIL Code C. 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.