The Windlass, cataloged under National Stock Number 3950-01-385-1279, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3950 (Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 3950-01-385-1279 |
| Item Name | Windlass |
| FSC / FSG | 3950 / 39 — Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Duty Cycle | CONTINUOUS |
| Phase | THREE |
| Whelped Wheel Quantity | 2 |
| Frequency in Hertz | 60.0 |
| Inclosure Type | FULLY INCLOSED |
| Current Type | AC |
| Load Rating | 350.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS |
| Voltage in Volts | 440.0 |
| Cooling Method | ANY ACCEPTABLE |
| Prime Mover Quantity | 1 |
| Prime Mover Type | ELECTRIC MOTOR |
| Power Requirement Rating | 2.00 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 |
|---|---|
| FCHA-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference Culver Fritz Inc |
| 101688 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Culver Fritz Inc |
NSN 3950-01-385-1279 is a Windlass, classified under FSC 3950, Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 7610-01-688-5168, 6530-01-706-8070. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3950-01-385-1279: Duty Cycle: CONTINUOUS; Phase: THREE; Whelped Wheel Quantity: 2; Frequency in Hertz: 60.0. 13 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.