The Image Intensifier Tube,night Vis, cataloged under National Stock Number 5855-01-589-3816, 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 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5855-01-589-3816 |
| Item Name | Image Intensifier Tube,night Vis |
| FSC / FSG | 5855 / 58 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.800 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MX-12389/AVS-6 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| A3297322 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5855-01-589-3816 is a Image Intensifier Tube,night Vis, classified under FSC 5855, Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5855-01-589-3816: Overall Height: 1.222 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Diameter: 0.800 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 1.448 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Item Identification: ANVIS AVS-6. 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 5855-01-589-3816 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.