National Stock Number (NSN) Output Data
NSN:
NIIN:
Item Name:
SONOBUOY
Definition:
A WATER BUOYANT ITEM DESIGNED TO INTERCEPT UNDERWATER SOUND WAVES FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF RETRANSMITTING THE RECEIVED SOUNDS IN SPACE VIA ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES AND/OR INTERCEPT ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF RETRANSMITTING THE INTELLIGENCE AS UNDERWATER SOUND WAVES. SEE ALSO BUOY, RADIO TRANSMITTING.
Reference/Part Number
| Part Number | CAGE | Status | RNCC | RNVC | DAC | RNAAC | MSDS | SADC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 707574-018 | 37695 | A | 5 | 1 | 5 | JG | ||
| AN/SSQ-57A | 80058 | M | 3 | 1 | 5 | JG |
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 37695 | RAYTHEON COMPANY DBA RAYTHEON |
| 80058 | JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATION S |
Federal Supply Class
Title
UNDERWATER SOUND EQUIPMENT
Inclusions:
INCLUDES SONAR EQUIPMENT; UNDERWATER LISTENING EQUIPMENT; SONOBUOYS; SONOBUOY LAUNCHERS; FATHOMETERS; SOFAR EQUIPMENT.
Exclusions:
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| AYPA | ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE TRANSMITTING POWER OUTPUT IN WATTS | 1.000 |
| AKWB | JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATION SYSTEM ITEM TYPE NUMBER | AN/SSQ-57A |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | PRESET TO CHANNEL 18;W/HELICOPTERCOMPATIBLE PARACHUTE,LAUNCH ENVELOPE F,LOW NOISE SUSPENSION;60 AND 400 FT OPERATING DEPTH;1-3-8 HR. LIFE |
| AYNZ | ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE TRANSMITTING FREQUENCY | 163.4 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL |
| AKWC | ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE RELATIONSHIP | SELF-CONTAINED |
| AWJN | UNPACKAGED UNIT WEIGHT | 17.000 POUNDS |
| ZZZY | REFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY SLC/LS LAU-126/A |
| APGF | DESIGN TYPE | NONDIRECTIONAL |