The Detector,radio Frequency, cataloged under National Stock Number 5895-01-187-5538, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Keysight Technologies Inc. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5895-01-187-5538 |
| Primary Part Number | 8473B-C21 |
| Item Name | Detector,radio Frequency |
| FSC / FSG | 5895 / 58 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Keysight Technologies Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Circuit Construction Type | SOLID STATE |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Overall Diameter | 0.450 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Criticality Code Justification | FEAT |
| Basic Shape Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Average Life Measurement | NOT RATED |
| Installation Design | MODULE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Shelf Life Code | 0 |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Acquisition advice code | YN |
| Weight | 0.2450 lbs |
| Cube | 0.0694 cu ft |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| G286406-1 | Raytheon Company (USA) |
| 8473B-C21 PRIMARY | Keysight Technologies Inc (USA) |
| 8473BOPTC21 | Keysight Technologies Inc (USA) |
| G286406-1 | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| G286406-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Company Div Corp |
| 8473BOPTC21 | 5/9 Secondary reference Keysight Technologies, Inc. |
| 8473B-C21 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Keysight Technologies, Inc. |
| 8473BOPTC21 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP |
NSN 5895-01-187-5538 is a Detector,radio Frequency, manufactured by Keysight Technologies Inc, classified under FSC 5895, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5895-01-187-5538 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: G286406-1 (Raytheon Company), 8473B-C21 (Keysight Technologies Inc), 8473BOPTC21 (Keysight Technologies Inc), G286406-1 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co).
Key specifications for 8473B-C21: Circuit Construction Type: SOLID STATE; Inclosure Type: ENCASED; Overall Diameter: 0.450 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Criticality Code Justification: FEAT. 7 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 5895-01-187-5538 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.