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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI028-202-0114-00 | 36180 | A | 5 | 2 | 1 | JG | ||
| 120-9010-001 | 7A529 | A | 3 | 2 | 5 | JG | ||
| AN/SSQ-53E | 96906 | M | 4 | 1 | 5 | JG |
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 36180 | ULTRA ELECTRONICS MARITIME SYSTEMS D |
| 7A529 | SPARTON ELECTRONICS FLORIDA INC. DIV |
| 96906 | MILITARY STANDARDS PROMULGATED BY MI |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AKWB | JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATION SYSTEM ITEM TYPE NUMBER | AN/SSQ-53E |
| AKWC | ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE RELATIONSHIP | SELF-CONTAINED |
| APGF | DESIGN TYPE | DIRECTIONAL |
| AWJN | UNPACKAGED UNIT WEIGHT | 19.600 POUNDS |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | SONOBUOY HAS 99 SELECTABLE CHANNELS, W/HELO COMPATIBLE PARACHUTE AND G-3 LAUNCH ENVELOPE. (8) HOUR OPERATING LIFE AND OPERATING DEPTH OF (90/400/1000 FT.) CONTAINS (1) 9 VOLT ALKALINE BATTERY, CUSCN SEAWATER BATTERY, AND (1) COMPRESSED GAS CO2 BOTTLE. |