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MIL-T-14038Tent

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 8340-00-285-5596 · FSC 8340 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8340-00-285-5596 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8340-00-285-5596. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-T-14038.
Features
  • Tent — FSC 8340
  • Length: 52.000 FEET NOMINAL FT
  • Cloth Weight: 9.850 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MINIMUM OZ
  • Tent Type: GENERAL PURPOSE, LARGE
  • Environmental Protection: FIRE RESISTANT AND MILDEW RESISTANT AND WATER RESISTANT AND WEATHER RESISTANT
  • Material: COTTON TENT
  • Procurement Group Code: 15797
  • Departure From Cited Designator: AS MODIFIED BY COMPONENTS
Applications
  • Applications requiring Cotton Tent construction
General Description

The Tent, cataloged under National Stock Number 8340-00-285-5596, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8340 (No Item Name Available) of the Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Shoes, Tents group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 20 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8340-00-285-5596
Primary Part NumberMIL-T-14038
Item NameTent
FSC / FSG8340 / 83 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Length52.000 FEET NOMINAL FT
Cloth Weight9.850 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MINIMUM OZ
Tent TypeGENERAL PURPOSE, LARGE
Environmental ProtectionFIRE RESISTANT AND MILDEW RESISTANT AND WATER RESISTANT AND WEATHER RESISTANT
MaterialCOTTON TENT
Procurement Group Code15797
Departure From Cited DesignatorAS MODIFIED BY COMPONENTS
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-C-43627 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE TENT
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataI TYPE
Width18.000 FEET NOMINAL FT
Shade Identification7
ColorOLIVE DRAB
Sidewall Height5.333 FEET NOMINAL FT
Component National Stock Number8340-00-205-2759 AND 8340-00-252-2271 AND 8340-00-252-2280 AND 8340-00-252-2286 AND 8340-00-252-2291 AND 8340-00-252-2293 AND 8340-00-252-2299 AND 8340-00-285-8432
Floor ShapeRECTANGULAR
Ridge Height12.250 FEET NOMINAL FT
Component Quantity161
Ridge Length36.833 FEET NOMINAL FT
Shade SourceUS ARMY
Component NameSLIP TENT LINE LINE TENT LINE TENT LINE TENT LINE TENT LINE TENT LINE TENT COVER TENT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
8340-00-285-8432 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cover,tent
8340-00-470-2342 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tent
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-T-14038 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
8340-00-285-8432INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,TENT
8340-00-470-2342INTERCHANGEABLE
TENT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8340-00-285-5596?

NSN 8340-00-285-5596 is a Tent, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 8340 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 8340-00-285-5596?

NSN 8340-00-285-5596 has 1 cross-referenced part number: MIL-T-14038 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 8340-00-285-5596?

There are 2 known substitutes for 8340-00-285-5596: 8340-00-285-8432, 8340-00-470-2342. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-T-14038?

Key specifications for MIL-T-14038: Length: 52.000 FEET NOMINAL FT; Cloth Weight: 9.850 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MINIMUM OZ; Tent Type: GENERAL PURPOSE, LARGE; Environmental Protection: FIRE RESISTANT AND MILDEW RESISTANT AND WATER RESISTANT AND WEATHER RESISTANT. 20 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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