The Control,infrared Set, cataloged under National Stock Number 5855-01-273-1971, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5855 (Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5855-01-273-1971 |
| Item Name | Control,infrared Set |
| FSC / FSG | 5855 / 58 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Overall Width | 7.920 INCHES IN |
| Frequency in Hertz | 400.0 |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Maximum Overall Length | 11.500 INCHES IN |
| Maximum Overall Height | 5.750 INCHES IN |
| Supplementary Features | USED TO CONTROL SYSTEM MODES OF OPERATION & INDICATE THE STATUS & FUNCTIONS OF THE INFRARED DETECTING SET |
| Power Source | EXTERNAL |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 5.0 AC AND 28.0 DC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2975404-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| C-11988/AAQ-18 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5855-01-273-1971 is a Control,infrared Set, classified under FSC 5855, Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5855-01-273-1971: Maximum Overall Width: 7.920 INCHES IN; Frequency in Hertz: 400.0; Inclosure Type: ENCASED; Maximum Overall Length: 11.500 INCHES IN. 8 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 5855-01-273-1971 has DEMIL Code D. 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.