Part Number
Part Number:
NSN:
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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.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AKWA | JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATION SYSTEM ITEM NAME | SONOBUOY |
| ZZZY | REFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS | PRESET TO CHANNEL 1 |
| AKWB | JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATION SYSTEM ITEM TYPE NUMBER | AN/SSQ23XN8 |