The Canister,launch, cataloged under National Stock Number 8140-01-268-6952, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8140 (Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers) of the Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies group. The manufacturer of record is Naval Sea Systems Command. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 8140-01-268-6952 |
| Primary Part Number | 5222956 |
| Item Name | Canister,launch |
| FSC / FSG | 8140 / 81 — Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | MK 14 MOD 1; 264.0 IN LG,48.0 IN W,48.0 IN H; USED AS COMBINATION LAUNCH TUBE AND SHIPPING CONTAINER IN |
| Departure From Cited Document | INCLUDES PACKAGING,HANDLING,STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 5222956 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MK14-1 | 5/1 Secondary reference Naval Sea Systems Command |
NSN 8140-01-268-6952 is a Canister,launch, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 8140, Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers. Status: active.
NSN 8140-01-268-6952 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 5222956 (Naval Sea Systems Command).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8140-01-328-0700. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5222956: General Characteristics Item Description: MK 14 MOD 1; 264.0 IN LG,48.0 IN W,48.0 IN H; USED AS COMBINATION LAUNCH TUBE AND SHIPPING CONTAINER IN; Departure From Cited Document: INCLUDES PACKAGING,HANDLING,STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT; End Item Identification: TOMAHAWK MISSILE. 2 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 8140-01-268-6952 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.