The Sight,night Vision Sniperscope, cataloged under National Stock Number 5855-01-515-5896, 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 Lightforce Usa, Incorporated Div Mil-Gov-Le. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5855-01-515-5896 |
| Primary Part Number | 5.5-22X56NXS |
| Item Name | Sight,night Vision Sniperscope |
| FSC / FSG | 5855 / 58 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation |
| Manufacturer | Lightforce Usa, Incorporated Div Mil-Gov-Le |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Magnification | 5.5X MINIMUM AND 22.0X MAXIMUM |
| Magnification Type | FIXED |
| Optical Device Type | LENS |
| Focusing Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| Bracket | NOT PROVIDED |
| Carrying Case | NOT PROVIDED |
| Objective Aperture Diameter | 56.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Scale Markings | NOT PROVIDED |
| Straight Type Overall Length | 15.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 5.5-22X56NXS PRIMARY | Lightforce Usa, Incorporated Div Mil-Gov-Le (USA) |
NSN 5855-01-515-5896 is a Sight,night Vision Sniperscope, manufactured by Lightforce Usa, Incorporated Div Mil-Gov-Le, classified under FSC 5855, Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation. Status: active.
NSN 5855-01-515-5896 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 5.5-22X56NXS (Lightforce Usa, Incorporated Div Mil-Gov-Le).
Key specifications for 5.5-22X56NXS: Magnification: 5.5X MINIMUM AND 22.0X MAXIMUM; Magnification Type: FIXED; Optical Device Type: LENS; Focusing Type: ADJUSTABLE. 9 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 5855-01-515-5896 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.