What is the commerical equivalent of XG-279?

[Capt Mil Coll]

Grease:

XG-279
Nato code G-403
Def Stan 91-27/2
Penetration, worked 265-295
Dropping point (min) 130C
General purpose lubricant for automotive and artillery applications, operated over the range of minus 54C to plus 105C


Bearing grease:
Joint Service Designation: XG-279
Nato code: G-403
Commercial equivalent: LITHIUM GREASE N.L.G.I. No 2

Any comment on this?

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[Brian Dick]

Looks like you answered your own question to me. There is a US military equivalent. It's not cosmoline. I'll have to dig out my can of it and read the print.

[Capt Mil Coll]

Was wondering if LITHIUM GREASE N.L.G.I. No 2 is correct?

[Brian Dick]

That's what your research says. The NATO code is the same. I'll comment later if I can find my can of US military stuff.

[Amatikulu]

Here's a commercial product that meets the specification:

http://www.timken.com/en-us/products...seLithium.aspx

[Brian Dick]

Found my cans of US military rifle grease. Same age as me! They're marked:
GREASE, RIFLE
MIL-G-46003 (ORD) AMEND. 2
9150-754-0063
INTERNATIONAL LUBE CORP.
NOV/1963 BATCH 6
DSA-6-4361 QUAL. M-8203
1 LB. NET

[Capt Mil Coll]

Thank you very much for your help Brian.