The Sonobuoy, cataloged under National Stock Number 5845-01-327-9209, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5845-01-327-9209 |
| Item Name | Sonobuoy |
| FSC / FSG | 5845 / 58 — Underwater Sound Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Unpackaged Unit Weight | 26.000 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS |
| Supplementary Features | UN 1013,CG CLASS I,DOD HAZARD CLASS/SCG 002.2S.DOT MARKING PROPER SHIPPING NAME:CARBON DIOXIDE. |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-S-85313BAS | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| AN/SSQ-77B | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5845-01-327-9209 is a Sonobuoy, classified under FSC 5845, Underwater Sound Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5845-01-327-9209: Unpackaged Unit Weight: 26.000 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS; Supplementary Features: UN 1013,CG CLASS I,DOD HAZARD CLASS/SCG 002.2S.DOT MARKING PROPER SHIPPING NAME:CARBON DIOXIDE.; Special Features: SONOBUOY,AIRCRAFT LAUNCHED,SELF-ACTUATING DEVICE USED TO DETECT ACOUSTICAL ENERGY OF SUBMARINES,SELECTABLE LIFE (1,4 AND 8 HRS) AND 2 DEPTH SETTINGS,ITEM IS 36.00 IN. LG.,4.875 IN. DIA.,PKG 1 PER LAU-126/A CNTR IN. 2 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 5845-01-327-9209 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.