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5556579 — DUMMY CARTRIDGE,CALIBER .50

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

5556579: DUMMY CARTRIDGE,CALIBER .50.

The DUMMY CARTRIDGE,CALIBER .50 is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include unable_to_decode: UNABLE TO DECODE, link_model_number: M9, dod_ammunition_code: 1305-AB36. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 1305-00-028-6381, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
5556579
NSN: 1305-00-028-6381
NIINs: 000286381, 000286382, 000286383, 000286384, 005854407, 015577022
FSC: 1305 — Ammunition, Through 30mm
CAGE: 19200 — COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND (CCDC) ARMAMENTS CENTER DBA CCDC DIV LOGISTICS RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
unable_to_decodeUNABLE TO DECODE
link_model_numberM9
dod_ammunition_code1305-AB36
NSN1305-00-028-6381
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available DUMMY CARTRIDGE,CALIBER .50 TITLE COMPONENT PN 5556579 MFR DUMMY CARTRIDGE,CALIBE
KEY FEATURES
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WEAPON FOR WHICH DESIGNED: MACHINE GUN
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PACKAGE MODEL NUMBER: M1917
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CARTRIDGE MODEL NUMBER: M2
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DOD AMMUNITION CODE: 1305-A560
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UNABLE TO DECODE: UNABLE TO DECODE
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CARTRIDGE GROUPING TYPE: SINGLE ROUND
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GROSS WEIGHT: 79.4 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3902.0 PALLET POUNDS
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REFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS: AS DIFFERENTIATED BY UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY,UNIT PACKAGE TYPE AND PACKAGE MODEL NUMBER
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
WEAPON FOR WHICH DESIGNEDMACHINE GUN
PACKAGE MODEL NUMBERM1917
CARTRIDGE MODEL NUMBERM2
DOD AMMUNITION CODE1305-A560
UNABLE TO DECODEUNABLE TO DECODE
CARTRIDGE GROUPING TYPESINGLE ROUND
GROSS WEIGHT79.4 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3902.0 PALLET POUNDS
REFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICSAS DIFFERENTIATED BY UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY,UNIT PACKAGE TYPE AND PACKAGE MODEL NUMBER
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 2
1305-A560Reference document
Dummy Cartridge,caliber .50
Reference document — Informative reference only
MIL-C-3498Reference document
Dummy Cartridge,caliber .50
Reference document — Identification reference
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusCancelled· U.S. Government catalog
Demilitarization required — mutilation + specific procedure
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 5556579?
5556579 is a DUMMY CARTRIDGE,CALIBER .50.
What parts can replace 5556579?
There are 2 known substitutes for 5556579: 1305-A560, MIL-C-3498. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 5556579?
5556579 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 1305-00-028-6381. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.