Aircraft Launching Equipment - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 1720

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 1720

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 17 Aerospace Craft Launching, Landing, Ground Handling, and Servicing Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 17 Aerospace Craft Launching, Landing, Ground Handling, and Servicing Equipment

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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.