The Sonobuoy, cataloged under National Stock Number 5845-01-222-6601, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5845-01-222-6601 |
| Item Name | Sonobuoy |
| FSC / FSG | 5845 / 58 — Underwater Sound Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Unpackaged Unit Weight | 21.000 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS |
| Usage Design | USED AS ONE WAY COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE FROM ACFT TO SUBMARINE |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY PACKAGING |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 110-8253 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5845-01-222-6601 is a Sonobuoy, classified under FSC 5845, Underwater Sound Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5845-01-222-6601: Unpackaged Unit Weight: 21.000 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS; Special Features: CONTAINS BOTH LITHIUM AND SEA WATER BATTERIES IN MAIN POWER SUPPLY; COMPATIBLE W/P-3,S-3,SH-2,SH-3 AND SH-60 ACFT; NO RF TRANSMITTER; OPERATING DEPTH OF 400 AND 1000 FT; SHIPPED WITH SLC AND LAU-126/A FT; Usage Design: USED AS ONE WAY COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE FROM ACFT TO SUBMARINE; Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: AS DIFFERENTIATED BY PACKAGING. 3 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5845-01-222-6601 has DEMIL Code G. 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.