The Sonobuoy, cataloged under National Stock Number 5845-00-891-8065, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5845-00-891-8065 |
| Item Name | Sonobuoy |
| FSC / FSG | 5845 / 58 — Underwater Sound Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | PRESET TO CHANNEL 4 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 100-2396-1-2 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 100-3850-1-2 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| ANSSQ15A | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5845-00-891-8065 is a Sonobuoy, classified under FSC 5845, Underwater Sound Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5845-00-891-8066. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5845-00-891-8065: Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: PRESET TO CHANNEL 4. 1 specification is 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 5845-00-891-8065 has DEMIL Code F. 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.