What is Federal Supply Class 1440?

FSC 1440 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 1440) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Launchers, Guided Missile.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 1440?

NSC 1440 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 1440 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Launchers, Guided Missile.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 1440 in?

FSC 1440 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 14 which contains Guided Missiles.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 1440 in?

NSC 1440is 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 an Aircraft Guided Missile Launcher?

An Aircraft Guided Missile Launcher (LAUNCHER,GUIDED MISSILE,AIRCRAFT) is a guided missile launcher designed to be mounted on an aircraft for the purpose of holding, arming, releasing, or ejecting one or more guided missiles, with or without the use of detented straight slide rail(s). It may contain missile prelaunch power supplies, electronic monitoring devices and missile and/or launcher jettison devices.

What is a Guided Missile Aircraft Launcher Fairing?

A Guided Missile Aircraft Launcher Fairing (FAIRING,LAUNCHER,GUIDED MISSILE AIRCRAFT) is an item specifically designed to be mounted on a LAUNCHER, GUIDED MISSILE, AIRCRAFT. Its primary function is to produce a smooth outline and to reduce drag or head resistance.

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 a Guided Missile Launcher Parts Kit?

A Guided Missile Launcher Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,GUIDED MISSILE LAUNCHER) is excludes parts kit, mount, tripod, guided missile launcher.

What is a Guided Missile Support?

A Guided Missile Support (SUPPORT,GUIDED MISSILE) is a specifically designed item used to support a guided missile in its launching position on a LAUNCHER, PLATFORM, GUIDED MISSILE.

Launchers, Guided Missile - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 1440

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 1440

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 Launchers, Guided Missile
Codified by United Kingdom

14	40	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 1440 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 14, which is specifically for Guided Missiles.

NATO Supply Class 1440 pertains to Launchers for Guided Missiles. Launchers are the systems or devices used to launch or deploy guided missiles. They provide the necessary support and mechanisms for launching the missiles accurately and effectively.

Launchers in this supply class are designed to be compatible with guided missiles and are typically used in military applications. They can be used on various platforms such as ships, submarines, aircraft, or ground-based systems.

The purpose of NATO Supply Class 1440 is to categorize and standardize the procurement, storage, and distribution of launchers for guided missiles within NATO member countries. This classification system ensures that member nations can easily identify and acquire the necessary equipment for their guided missile systems.

It is important to note that NATO Supply Class 1440 specifically focuses on launchers and not the guided missiles themselves. The guided missiles would fall under a different supply class within NATO Supply Group 14.

Overall, NATO Supply Class 1440 plays a crucial role in the logistics and supply chain management of launchers for guided missiles, ensuring that NATO member countries have access to the necessary equipment for their defense and security needs.

FSC 1440 Launchers, Guided Missile - United Kingdom (UK)

Includes Airborne and Nonairborne Guided Missile Launchers.

Excludes Aircraft Launchers; Rocket Launchers.

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 1440

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 1440

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