The Radar Set, cataloged under National Stock Number 5841-01-253-1267, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5841 (Radar Equipment, Airborne) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5841-01-253-1267 |
| Item Name | Radar Set |
| FSC / FSG | 5841 / 58 — Radar Equipment, Airborne |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency in Hertz | 400.0 |
| Alternating Current Voltage Rating in Volts | 110.0 |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number | AN/APQ-159(V)5 |
| Power Unit Phase | SINGLE AND THREE |
| Transmitted Signal Frequency Rating | 9.3 GIGAHERTZ NOMINAL |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Name | RADAR SET |
| Direct Current Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 |
| Receiver Channel Quantity | 2 |
| Received Signal Frequency Rating | 9.3 GIGAHERTZ NOMINAL AND 60.0 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL |
| Functional Description | OPERATES IN CONJUNCTION WITH LIGHT TO MEDIUM WEIGHT FIGHTER AIRCRAFT FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS; PROVIDES AIR TO AIR SEARCH AND ANGLE TRACKING MODES; PROVIDES MANUAL TARGET ACQUISITION WITH TRANSITION TO TRACKING MODES; PROVIDES AUTOMATIC TARGET ACQUISITION FOR SHORTRANGE,HEAD-UP ENGAGEMENTS; PROVIDES RANGE,RANGE RATE AND ANGLE TRACKING DATA TO AIRCRAFT FIRE CONTROL COMPUTER. |
| Installation Design | AIRBORNE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 703000-1 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| AN/APQ-159(V)5 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 703000-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Drs Sustainment Systems, Inc. |
NSN 5841-01-253-1267 is a Radar Set, classified under FSC 5841, Radar Equipment, Airborne. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8120-01-480-0521. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5841-01-253-1267: Frequency in Hertz: 400.0; Alternating Current Voltage Rating in Volts: 110.0; Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number: AN/APQ-159(V)5; Power Unit Phase: SINGLE AND THREE. 11 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 5841-01-253-1267 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.