What is Federal Supply Class 1420?

FSC 1420 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 1420) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Guided Missile Components.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 1420?

NSC 1420 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 1420 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Guided Missile Components.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 1420 in?

FSC 1420 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 14 which contains Guided Missiles.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 1420 in?

NSC 1420is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 14 which contains Guided Missiles.

What is an Electrical Special Purpose Cable Assembly?

An Electrical Special Purpose Cable Assembly (CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL) is a definite continuous length of CABLE, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL, having one or more ends processed or terminated in fittings which provide for connection to other items. Excludes items having branches or forks. Excludes LEAD, TEST and CABLE AND CONDUIT ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL.

What is a Guided Missile Access Cover?

A Guided Missile Access Cover (COVER,ACCESS,GUIDED MISSILE) is an item which is a portion of the body shell of a guided missile and which, through use of hinges, catches, or other fastening devices, permits easy access to the interior of a missile. Excludes COVER, ACCESS, GUIDED MISSILE COMPONENTS.

What is a Guided Missile Main Assemblage?

A Guided Missile Main Assemblage is an item usually consisting of one or more BODY SECTION, GUIDED MISSILE; a CONTROL SURFACES KIT, GUIDED MISSILE; ROCKET ENGINE and/or ROCKET MOTOR or the like. The assembled items, when attached to a guided missile nose section and WARHEAD (as modified), form a complete guided missile.

What is a Guided Missiles Modification Kit?

A Guided Missiles Modification Kit (MODIFICATION KIT,GUIDED MISSILES) is an item or items employed individually or conjunctively to modify guided missiles.

What is an Airframe Structural Panel?

An Airframe Structural Panel (PANEL,STRUCTURAL,AIRFRAME) is a preformed item which may be any shape, having a sandwich or honeycomb core bonded to a metallic or nonmetallic facing material. It is used to enclose any portion of the fuselage or to fabricate partitions or compartments within a wing, empennage, fuselage or nacelle. It may have holes drilled or cut to accommodate items, but will have no items mounted on it, except bracket(s) or other facilities for its own mounting or support. It may be mounted by fasteners, bonding, or welding. Excludes COVER, ACCESS; FLOOR (1), AIRCRAFT; CORE MATERIAL, CELLULAR, STRUCTURAL; COVER, ACCESS, GUIDED MISSILE; PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AIRCRAFT.

What is a Guided Missile Body Section?

A Guided Missile Body Section (BODY SECTION,GUIDED MISSILE) is an item which comprises a portion of a guided missile, and when used in conjunction with a Warhead Section(s) and other guided missile body sections forms a complete guided missile. Excludes WARHEAD SECTION (as modified).

What is a Rocket Motor Fairing?

A Rocket Motor Fairing (FAIRING,ROCKET MOTOR) is an item specifically designed to provide aerodynamic streamlining between a ROCKET MOTOR and other section(s) of a guided missile or rocket. Excludes FAIRING, NOZZLE, ROCKET.

What is a Guided Missile Fin?

A Guided Missile Fin (FIN,GUIDED MISSILE) is a movable airfoil, forming a part and/or all of the main directional control surfaces of a missile. It is usually perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the missile. Its function is to maintain uniformity of direction and to aid in the control of yaw, pitch, and roll of a guided missile in flight.

What is a Guided Missile Nose Section?

A Guided Missile Nose Section (NOSE SECTION,GUIDED MISSILE) is the extreme forward portion of a guided missile, designed to contain instrumentation, spotting charges and/or fuzing or arming devices, may/may not include(s) guidance subassemblies, but does not contain the payload. It is usually tapered to rounded for ease of atmosphere penetration. Excludes BODY SECTION, GUIDED MISSILE; and WARHEAD SECTION (as modified) . See also RADOME; ANTENNA; and ANTENNA ASSEMBLY.

What is a Guided Missile Wing Assembly?

A Guided Missile Wing Assembly (WING ASSEMBLY,GUIDED MISSILE) is an aeronautical structure designed to maintain a guided missile in stable flight. It consists of all panels, sections, fastening devices, chords,and spars, necessary for a complete wing assembly. It may or may not have plumbing accessories and/or electrical components. May include control surfaces and/or rolleron assembly, Excludes WING PANEL (as modified) and WING SECTION (as modified).

What is a Guided Missile Components Protective Cover?

A Guided Missile Components Protective Cover (COVER,PROTECTIVE,GUIDED MISSILE COMPONENTS) is a fabricated reusable, plastic or metallic cover of various shapes specifically designed to fully or partially inclose missile components for protection from dust and moisture. It is designed to cover such items as engines, engine accessories, turbines, pumps, and the like. Excludes covers for guided missiles and for guided missile sections and COVER, ACCESS, GUIDED MISSILE COMPONENTS.

Guided Missile Components - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 1420

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 1420

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 14 Guided Missiles

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 14 Guided Missiles

Items Managed by United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99

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NSN Format for Guided Missile Components
Codified by United Kingdom

14	20	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 1420 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 14, which is specifically for Guided Missiles.

NATO Supply Class 1420 focuses on Guided Missile Components. This class includes various components that are essential for the functioning and operation of guided missiles. These components can range from propulsion systems, guidance systems, control systems, warhead systems, and other related parts.

The purpose of this classification is to provide a standardized system for categorizing and organizing the different components used in guided missiles. This allows for easier identification, procurement, and maintenance of these components within NATO member countries.

By having a specific supply class for guided missile components, it ensures that the necessary parts and equipment are readily available for the development, production, and maintenance of guided missiles. This classification system also facilitates interoperability and compatibility among NATO member countries when it comes to guided missile systems.

It is important to note that NATO Supply Class 1420 is just one of the many supply classes within NATO Supply Group 14. Each supply class within the group focuses on a specific aspect or category of guided missiles, ensuring a comprehensive classification system for these military assets.

FSC 1420 Guided Missile Components - United Kingdom (UK)

Includes Structural Components; Components and Accessories Specially Designed for use on or with guided missiles, including Complete Gyro Mechanisms, Hydraulic Pumps, Automatic Pilot Mechanisms and Specially Designed Assemblies, and Electronic Guidance Equipment installed in missiles, Mounting structure, Spare Kits, On Board Sensors, and Long Wave Infared Cameras.

Excludes Electronic Remote Guidance Equipment used to guide missiles; Solid and Liquid Propellant Units; Components of Gyro Mechanisms.

Note-This group includes missiles (with or without warheads or explosive components) incorporating mechanisms capable of altering normal flight paths. Radar and infrared assemblies and components designed specifically for use with guided missiles are classified in the appropriate classes of this group. This group also includes guided bombs that have been converted to guided missiles by addition of a means of propulsion. Excluded from this group are case sections, nose cones, flare sections, center sections, warheads, explosive components, rockets, and auxiliary components of missiles and reentry vehicles which are designed or constructed for exclusive use with or for housing of nuclear warheads and/or warhead sections. Also excluded are space vehicle nose cones and space capsules specifically designed to carry loads peculiar to space research and space travel.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 1420

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 1420

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