The Windlass, cataloged under National Stock Number 3950-01-206-2616, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3950 (Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 25 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 3950-01-206-2616 |
| Item Name | Windlass |
| FSC / FSG | 3950 / 39 — Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Duty Cycle | INTERMITTENT |
| Capstan Spool Style | SINGLE HEAD |
| Chain Material Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Phase | THREE |
| Whelped Wheel Quantity | 1 |
| Frequency in Hertz | 60.0 |
| Inclosure Type | FULLY INCLOSED |
| Current Type | AC |
| Capstan Spool Quantity | 1 |
| Braking Method | ELECTRIC |
| Voltage in Volts | 440.0 |
| Cooling Method | AIR TO AIR COOLED |
| Travel Rate Per Minute | 34.0 FEET AND 30.0 FEET FT |
| Prime Mover Quantity | 1 |
| Largest Diameter and Location | 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST SPOOL IN |
| Shaft Mounting Position | HORIZONTAL |
| Capstan Spool Surface Design | PLAIN |
| Whelp Quantity | 5 |
| Environmental Protection | WATERPROOF |
| Cubic Measure | 2.00 CUBIC FEET |
| Chain Type | DIE LOCK LINK |
| Capstan Spool Mounting Position | HORIZONTAL |
| Prime Mover Type | ELECTRIC MOTOR |
| Power Requirement Rating | 1.50 HORSEPOWER |
| Operation Method | POWERED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| X-1927 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| A-14796 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3950-01-206-2616 is a Windlass, classified under FSC 3950, Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks. Status: active.
Key specifications for 3950-01-206-2616: Duty Cycle: INTERMITTENT; Capstan Spool Style: SINGLE HEAD; Chain Material Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Phase: THREE. 25 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.
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.