The Dispenser,countermeasures, cataloged under National Stock Number 5865-01-509-2839, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5865 (Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. Dba Meggitt Defense Systems Inc. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5865-01-509-2839 |
| Primary Part Number | 908600-1 |
| Item Name | Dispenser,countermeasures |
| FSC / FSG | 5865 / 58 — Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. Dba Meggitt Defense Systems Inc |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 908600-1 PRIMARY | Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. Dba Meggitt Defense Systems Inc (USA) |
| G555561-1 PRIMARY | Raytheon Company Div Corp (USA) |
| 74-870311 | The Boeing Company Div Defense (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 908100-1 | E/8 Replaced / superseded reference Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. Dba Meggitt Defense Systems Inc |
| D-57/ALE-50 | E/8 Replaced / superseded reference Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier |
| 74-870311-201 | E/8 Replaced / superseded reference The Boeing Company Div Defense |
NSN 5865-01-509-2839 is a Dispenser,countermeasures, manufactured by Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. Dba Meggitt Defense Systems Inc, classified under FSC 5865, Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment. Status: cancelled.
NSN 5865-01-509-2839 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 908600-1 (Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. Dba Meggitt Defense Systems Inc), G555561-1 (Raytheon Company Div Corp), 74-870311 (The Boeing Company Div Defense).
Key specifications for 908600-1: Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: INAVY)DISPENSER, COUNTERME; End Item Identification: FIGHTER AIRCRAFT-FIRST F-18 E/F. 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 5865-01-509-2839 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
NSN 5865-01-509-2839 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.
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.