The Radar Set, cataloged under National Stock Number 5840-01-300-0079, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5840 (Radar Equipment, Except Airborne) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5840-01-300-0079 |
| Primary Part Number | 612J681G01 |
| Item Name | Radar Set |
| FSC / FSG | 5840 / 58 — Radar Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Phase | THREE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| AC Voltage Rating | 120.0 VOLTS MINIMUM AND 208.0 VOLTS MAXIMUM LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Transmitter Channel Quantity | 16 |
| Relationship to Similar Equipment | SIMILAR TO AN/TPS-72,AN/TPS-70(V)1,AN/TPS-70(V)2,AN/TPS-70(V)3 |
| Supplementary Features | FUNCTIONALLY INTERCHANGEABLE WITH AN/TPS-72 EXCEPT: TRACKER CAPABILITY HAS BEEN ADDED BY FACTORY MODIFICATION,COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT DOES NOT HAVE VOCOM |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number | AN/TPS-72(V)1 |
| Transmitted Signal Frequency Rating | 2900.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3100.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Name | RADAR SET |
| Electrical Power Source Relationship | OPERATING |
| Received Signal Frequency Rating | 2900.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3100.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Functional Description | HIGHLY TRANSPORTABLE,BY AIR OR GROUND VEHICLE: PROPAGATES ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES INTO SPACE AND UTILIZES THE REFLECTION FOR PURPOSES OF DETECTION,RANGING,AND HEIGHT EVALUATION OF DISTANT AIRCRAFT,WITH EXTENDED RANGE MOVING TARGET INDICATOR AND ANTENNA TILT CAPABILITY; INCLUDES 2 OPERATING PPI POSITIONS; OPERABLE WHEN MOUNTED ON GROUND OR ON STATIONARY TRUCK BED |
| Frequency Rating | 400.0 HERTZ NOMINAL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Usage Design | RADAR SET WITH TRACKER |
| Installation Design | TRANSPORTABLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 612J681G01 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AN/TPS-72(V)1 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 612J681G01 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5840-01-300-0079 is a Radar Set, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp, classified under FSC 5840, Radar Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
NSN 5840-01-300-0079 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 612J681G01 (Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp).
Key specifications for 612J681G01: Overall Height: 173.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Phase: THREE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; AC Voltage Rating: 120.0 VOLTS MINIMUM AND 208.0 VOLTS MAXIMUM LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; Transmitter Channel Quantity: 16. 14 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5840-01-300-0079 has DEMIL Code C. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.