The Image Intensifier,night Vision, cataloged under National Stock Number 5855-00-177-3502, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5855 (Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Itt Electro-Optical Products Div/ Tube and Sensors Laboratories. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5855-00-177-3502 |
| Primary Part Number | 8586-6 |
| Item Name | Image Intensifier,night Vision |
| FSC / FSG | 5855 / 58 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation |
| Manufacturer | Itt Electro-Optical Products Div/ Tube and Sensors Laboratories |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | 3 ELECTRON TUBES CASCADED IN PLASTIC HOUSING;INPUT 2800 V;PEAK TO PEAK 1500 CPS MAX 04;7.678 IN LG;2.75 IN. OVERALL D;3 STAGES IN SERIES;LIGHT AMPLIFICATION;PASSIVE OR SELF-CONTAINED DEVICE;CONTRASTTRANSFER;UNIFORMITY;25MM TUBE WITH WINDOW;PROVIDES SUFFICIENT LIGHT AMPLIFICATION OF SCENES AND OBJECTS AT NIGHT FOR DISTINGUISHABLE VIEWING V |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 8586-6 PRIMARY | Itt Electro-Optical Products Div/ Tube and Sensors Laboratories (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MX8501AUV | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5855-00-177-3502 is a Image Intensifier,night Vision, manufactured by Itt Electro-Optical Products Div/ Tube and Sensors Laboratories, classified under FSC 5855, Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation. Status: active.
NSN 5855-00-177-3502 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 8586-6 (Itt Electro-Optical Products Div/ Tube and Sensors Laboratories).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5340-01-693-4753. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8586-6: General Characteristics Item Description: 3 ELECTRON TUBES CASCADED IN PLASTIC HOUSING;INPUT 2800 V;PEAK TO PEAK 1500 CPS MAX 04;7.678 IN LG;2.75 IN. OVERALL D;3 STAGES IN SERIES;LIGHT AMPLIFICATION;PASSIVE OR SELF-CONTAINED DEVICE;CONTRASTTRANSFER;UNIFORMITY;25MM TUBE WITH WINDOW;PROVIDES SUFFICIENT LIGHT AMPLIFICATION OF SCENES AND OBJECTS AT NIGHT FOR DISTINGUISHABLE VIEWING V; End Item Identification: USED ON ARAAV, M551, 152MM MM. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5855-00-177-3502 has DEMIL Code F. 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.