The Image Intensifier Tube,night Vis, cataloged under National Stock Number 5855-01-422-4720, 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 L3 Technologies, Inc.. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5855-01-422-4720 |
| Primary Part Number | 242241-001 |
| Item Name | Image Intensifier Tube,night Vis |
| FSC / FSG | 5855 / 58 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation |
| Manufacturer | L3 Technologies, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 242241-001 | L3 Technologies, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 272101 | 5/9 Secondary reference Elbit Systems of America - Night Vision Llc |
| F9810R | 5/9 Secondary reference Elbit Systems of America - Night Vision Llc |
| A3256388 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MX-10130D/UV | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MX-10130D/UV GEN III | 5/9 Secondary reference L3 Technologies, Inc. |
| 270595-5 | 5/9 Secondary reference Itt Defense and Electronics |
NSN 5855-01-422-4720 is a Image Intensifier Tube,night Vis, manufactured by L3 Technologies, Inc., classified under FSC 5855, Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation. Status: active.
NSN 5855-01-422-4720 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 242241-001 (L3 Technologies, Inc.).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5855-01-444-3916, 5855-01-504-4589. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 242241-001: End Item Identification: NIGHT VISION DEVICES. 0 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 5855-01-422-4720 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.