What is Federal Supply Class 1045?

FSC 1045 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 1045) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Launchers, Torpedo and Depth Charge.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 1045?

NSC 1045 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 1045 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Launchers, Torpedo and Depth Charge.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 1045 in?

FSC 1045 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 10 which contains Weapons.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 1045 in?

NSC 1045is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 10 which contains Weapons.

Launchers, Torpedo and Depth Charge - Norway (NO)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 1045

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 1045

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 10 Weapons

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 10 Weapons

Items Managed by Norway (NO) - NCB is 25

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NSN Format for Launchers, Torpedo and Depth Charge
Codified by Norway

10	45	25	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 1045 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 10, which is dedicated to weapons. Specifically, Class 1045 pertains to launchers, torpedoes, and depth charges.

Launchers are devices used to propel projectiles, such as missiles or rockets, from a stationary or mobile platform. They provide the necessary force and guidance for the projectile to reach its intended target.

Torpedoes are self-propelled underwater weapons designed to be launched from submarines, surface ships, or aircraft. They are used primarily for naval warfare and can be equipped with various warheads to target enemy vessels.

Depth charges are anti-submarine warfare weapons that are dropped from ships or aircraft into the water. They are designed to explode at a predetermined depth, creating a shockwave that can damage or destroy submarines in the vicinity.

NATO Supply Class 1045 encompasses the equipment, components, and related items associated with launchers, torpedoes, and depth charges. This classification ensures that these specific types of weapons and their associated parts are properly categorized and accounted for within NATO's supply system.

By organizing weapons into supply classes and groups, NATO can effectively manage and track the inventory, maintenance, and distribution of these critical military assets.

FSC 1045 Launchers, Torpedo and Depth Charge - Norway (NO)

Includes Depth Charge Tracks; Torpedo Tubes.

Note-This group includes combat weapons as well as weapon-like noncombat items, such as line throwing devices and pyrotechnic pistols. Also included in this group are weapon neutralizing equipment, such as degaussers, and deception equipment, such as camouflage nets. Excluded from this group are fire control and night devices classifiable in groups 12 or 58.

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