The Satellite Communication System, cataloged under National Stock Number 5895-01-562-5632, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Communication Systems-West Div Communication Systems-West. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5895-01-562-5632 |
| Primary Part Number | 60057400-001 |
| Item Name | Satellite Communication System |
| FSC / FSG | 5895 / 58 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment |
| Manufacturer | L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Communication Systems-West Div Communication Systems-West |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Relationship to Similar Equipment | ONE WAY INTERCHANGEABLE WITH AN/TSC-156B,AN/TSC-156A AND AN/TSC-156 A |
| Unpackaged Unit Length | 196.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number | AN/TSC-156C |
| Unpackaged Unit Width | 86.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Name | SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM |
| Unpackaged Unit Height | 76.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Functional Description | THE PHOENIX IS A TANSPORTABLE TACTICAL SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS (SATCOM) TERMINAL THAT OPERATES IN THE SUPER HIGH FREQUENCY (SHF) (C,X,KU AND KA BANDS) OVER COMMERCIAL AND MILITARY SATELLITES. |
| Unpackaged Unit Weight | 5100.000 POUNDS LBS |
| Type/model Designation | AN/TSC-156C |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Shelf Life Code | 0 |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Acquisition advice code | BD |
| Weight | 10300.0000 lbs |
| Cube | 743.2431 cu ft |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 60057400-001 PRIMARY | L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Communication Systems-West Div Communication Systems-West (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AN/TSC-156C | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5895-01-562-5632 is a Satellite Communication System, manufactured by L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Communication Systems-West Div Communication Systems-West, classified under FSC 5895, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5895-01-562-5632 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 60057400-001 (L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Communication Systems-West Div Communication Systems-West).
Key specifications for 60057400-001: Relationship to Similar Equipment: ONE WAY INTERCHANGEABLE WITH AN/TSC-156B,AN/TSC-156A AND AN/TSC-156 A; Unpackaged Unit Length: 196.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number: AN/TSC-156C; Unpackaged Unit Width: 86.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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 5895-01-562-5632 has DEMIL Code C. 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.