The Sonobuoy, cataloged under National Stock Number 5845-01-146-7635, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5845-01-146-7635 |
| Item Name | Sonobuoy |
| FSC / FSG | 5845 / 58 — Underwater Sound Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Unpackaged Unit Weight | 17.000 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS |
| Design Type | NONDIRECTIONAL |
| Electromagnetic Wave Transmitting Power Output in Watts | 1.000 |
| Electromagnetic Wave Transmitting Frequency | 164.5 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL |
| Electrical Power Source Relationship | SELF-CONTAINED |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY SLC/LS LAU-126/A |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AN/SSQ-57A | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 707574-004 | 5/1 Secondary reference Raytheon Company |
NSN 5845-01-146-7635 is a Sonobuoy, classified under FSC 5845, Underwater Sound Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5845-01-146-7635: Unpackaged Unit Weight: 17.000 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS; Design Type: NONDIRECTIONAL; Electromagnetic Wave Transmitting Power Output in Watts: 1.000; Electromagnetic Wave Transmitting Frequency: 164.5 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL. 6 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 5845-01-146-7635 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.