The Image Intensifier Tube,night Vis, cataloged under National Stock Number 5855-01-696-4208, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Item Name | Image Intensifier Tube,night Vis |
| FSC / FSG | 5855 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation (FSG 58) |
| Manufacturers | L3 Technologies, Inc. (CAGE 55311) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5855-01-696-4208 |
| Primary Part Number | 10160UW-SA-C00-1597 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 10160UW-SA-C00-1597 PRIMARY | L3 Technologies, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 10160UX-SA-C00-1597 | D/9 Drawing number reference only L3 Technologies, Inc. |
NSN 5855-01-696-4208 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 5855-01-696-4208 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 10160UW-SA-C00-1597 (L3 Technologies, Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5855-01-696-4225. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
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 5855-01-696-4208 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.