The Image Intensifier,night Vision, cataloged under National Stock Number 5855-01-477-8741, 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.. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5855-01-477-8741 |
| Primary Part Number | 243850-906 |
| Item Name | Image Intensifier,night Vision |
| FSC / FSG | 5855 / 58 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation |
| Manufacturer | L3 Technologies, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Criticality Code Justification | FEAT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 243850-906 PRIMARY | L3 Technologies, Inc. (USA) |
| 243850-901 | L3 Technologies, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AN/PVS-15 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5855-01-477-8741 is a Image Intensifier,night Vision, manufactured by L3 Technologies, Inc., classified under FSC 5855, Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation. Status: active.
NSN 5855-01-477-8741 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 243850-906 (L3 Technologies, Inc.), 243850-901 (L3 Technologies, Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5855-01-535-7127. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 243850-906: Criticality Code Justification: FEAT; Special Features: ITEMS ARE BEING CODED AS CRITICAL TO INSURE SOURCE INSPECTION WILL BE PERFORMED AT THE POINT OF MANUFACTURE, PRIOR TO MATERIAL RECEIPT BY THE US NAVY OR OTHER DOD COMPONENTS. THESE ITEMS ARE PIECE PARTS OR END ITEMS IN SUPPORT OF VITAL MILITARY HARDWARE NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THE SUCCESSFUL MISSION OF THE SHIPS, SUBMARINES, AND SHORE STATIONS OF THE US NAVY. CRITICAL FEATURES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DIMENSIONS, TOLERANCES/CLEARANCES, ELECTRONIC CHARACTERISTICS, AND METALLURGICAL PROPERTIES WILL BESPECIFIED FOR GOVERNMENT Q AR (QUALITY ASSURANCE REPRESENTATIVES) TO INSURE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE DEGREE OF QUALITY AND RELIABILITY OF THESE PARTS BEING DELIVERED UNDER NAVICP CONTRACTS; End Item Identification: AN/PVS-15A BINOCULAR NIGHT VISION SYSTEM WITH ACCESSORIES A. 1 specification is 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 5855-01-477-8741 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.