Aircraft Launching Equipment

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 1720

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 1720

Group Description: Aerospace Craft Launching, Landing, Ground Handling, and Servicing Equipment

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 17

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 17

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NSN Format for Aircraft Launching Equipment

1720XXXXXXXXX
Group
FSG
ClassNCBIdentifier
FSC
Federal Supply Class
NIIN
NSN
FSC 1720 Aircraft Launching Equipment
FSC 1720 Aircraft Launching Equipment

Includes Catapults.

Excludes Guided Missile Launchers (FSC 1440) and Space Vehicle Launchers (FSC 1840).

Note-Excluded from this Group are trucks, trailers, and servicing equipment specially designed for guided missile or atomic ordnance use

Additional Information for Aircraft Launching Equipment Additional Information for Aircraft Launching Equipment

NATO Supply Class 1720 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 17, which is dedicated to Aerospace Craft Launching, Landing, Ground Handling, and Servicing Equipment.

Specifically, NATO Supply Class 1720 focuses on Aircraft Launching Equipment. This includes various types of equipment and systems used for launching aircraft, such as catapults, arresting gear, and aircraft launchers.

The purpose of this classification is to provide a standardized system for categorizing and organizing equipment related to aircraft launching within the NATO military alliance. By using this classification system, NATO member countries can easily identify and procure the necessary equipment for their aerospace operations.

It is important to note that this classification is specific to NATO and may not align with other classification systems used by different countries or organizations.

NSN by Country NSN by Country

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 1720 Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 1720

What is Federal Supply Class 1720?
FSC 1720 is the Federal Supply Class(formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 1720) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Aircraft Launching Equipment.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 1720?
NSC 1720 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 1720 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Aircraft Launching Equipment.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 1720 in?
FSC 1720 is in Federal Supply Group(FSG) 17 which contains .
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 1720 in?
NSC 1720 is in NATO Supply Classification Group(NSG) 17 which contains .

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 1720 Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 1720

Catapult,Hydraulic 59 Items
What is an Aircraft Launching Control Spotting Marker? 73 Items
An Aircraft Launching Control Spotting Marker (MARKER,SPOTTING,AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING CONTROL) is an item designed in the profile of an aircraft. It is used to simulate the position of aircraft on shipboard flight decks in conjunction with aircraft launching equipment. It is marked with the representative aircraft designation and may indicate aircraft positioned with extended or folded wings or rotor blades. Excludes TEMPLATE, DRAFTING and MODEL, AIRCRAFT.
What is a Launching Aircraft Flange? 34 Items
A Launching Aircraft Flange (FLANGE,AIRCRAFT,LAUNCHING) is an item having a rim, edge or collar for keeping it in place. It is designed specifically for launching aircraft with catapults and the like.
What is an Aircraft Drone Launch And Recovery Subsystem? 78 Items
An Aircraft Drone Launch And Recovery Subsystem (LAUNCH AND RECOVERY SUBSYSTEM,DRONE,AIRCRAFT) is a grouping of ground support equipment necessary to launch, control, and recover an unmanned aerial vehicle. Includes items such as launchers, power supplies, remote flight control unit, and arresting gear.
What is an Aircraft Hold Back Fitting? 16 Items
An Aircraft Hold Back Fitting (FITTING,HOLD BACK,AIRCRAFT) is the metallic fitting part of a hold back item through which an aircraft is fastened to the flight deck of an aircraft carrier at the time of a catapult launching operation.
What is an Aircraft Drone Launching System Control Unit? 23 Items
An Aircraft Drone Launching System Control Unit (CONTROL UNIT,LAUNCHING SYSTEM,AIRCRAFT DRONE) is an item consisting of indicators, switches, and other components designed to operate the launching system of a DRONE, AIRCRAFT. It may include a carrying case.
What is a Hydraulic Catapult Support Assembly? 10 Items
A Hydraulic Catapult Support Assembly (SUPPORT ASSEMBLY,HYDRAULIC CATAPULT) is an item consisting of two or several adjusting legs, feet, standoffs and mounting hardware. It is designed to support and stabilize on the ground a CATAPULT, HYDRAULIC used to launch drones.
What is an Aircraft Drone Launching System Subassembly? 36 Items
An Aircraft Drone Launching System Subassembly (LAUNCHING SYSTEM SUBASSEMBLY,AIRCRAFT DRONE) is an item which performs one function within a aircraft drone launching system such as catapult launching trolley, blocking frame, propeller protector, and the like.
What is an Aircraft Drone Launching System Subassembly Structural Component? 89 Items
An Aircraft Drone Launching System Subassembly Structural Component (STRUCTURAL COMPONENT,AIRCRAFT DRONE LAUNCHING SYSTEM SUBASSEMBLY) is an item of definite shapes and dimensions which is an element of a LAUNCHING SYSTEM SUBASSEMBLY, AIRCRAFT DRONE.

Stock Items From Supply Class 1720 Stock Items From Supply Class 1720 Page 3of 20

009113766
12-60483-17
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
009090958
505019-2R
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
009090959
505019-2L
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
009084289
12-61382-17
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
009051343
12-60483-19
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
009013514
C-1142-0
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
612356-5
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
009004206
504657-3
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
008885127
608429-2
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
008868547
408386-1
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
008772854
20168
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
008759924
47CTA
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
008759927
20103
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
008756332
47R19122-10
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
008750787
47B19111
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
008670031
Y63-315880-923
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
008583289
47R19033
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
008398852
612696-2
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
008332851
614177-14
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
614177-2
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2
008224688
16-30980-3
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
008034796
599220
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
599220
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2
008034791
352488
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
352488
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2