The Terminal,satellite Communication, cataloged under National Stock Number 5895-01-581-8391, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Naval Sea Systems Command. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5895-01-581-8391 |
| Primary Part Number | AN/USC-68 |
| Item Name | Terminal,satellite Communication |
| FSC / FSG | 5895 / 58 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Overall Diameter | 49.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Supplementary Features | ENVIRONMENTAL: IP65: DESIGNED TO PERFORM IN SEA STATE SIX WITHSTANDING SPLASHING WAVES AND 40 M/S WINDS; EIRP: 54.3 DBW P1DB AT 14.125 GHZ; POLARIZATION: LINEAR; TRANSMIT FREQUENCY: 13.75-14.5 GHZ; RECEIVE FREQUENCY: 10.95-12.75 GHZ; POLARIZATION RANGE: M80 TO P170 DEG GHz |
| 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 | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Acquisition advice code | JH |
| Weight | 200.0000 lbs |
| Cube | 10.0000 cu ft |
NSN 5895-01-581-8391 is a Terminal,satellite Communication, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 5895, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5895-01-581-8391 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: AN/USC-68 (Naval Sea Systems Command), 765258-1 (Naval Sea Systems Command).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8145-01-669-5941. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for AN/USC-68: Overall Height: 51.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Diameter: 49.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Supplementary Features: ENVIRONMENTAL: IP65: DESIGNED TO PERFORM IN SEA STATE SIX WITHSTANDING SPLASHING WAVES AND 40 M/S WINDS; EIRP: 54.3 DBW P1DB AT 14.125 GHZ; POLARIZATION: LINEAR; TRANSMIT FREQUENCY: 13.75-14.5 GHZ; RECEIVE FREQUENCY: 10.95-12.75 GHZ; POLARIZATION RANGE: M80 TO P170 DEG GHz; Special Features: ANTENNA APERTURE: CIRCULAR 39.4 IN; AUTOMATIC POSITIONING THRU GPS AND INTERNAL NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM; AZIMUTH RANGE: 360 DEG; ELEVATION RANGE: M10 TO P120 DEG; TILT RANGE: M30 TO P30 DEG; STABILIZATION PERFORMANCE: LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 0.1 DEG RMS; BEAM WIDTH: 1.6 DEG. IN. 2 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 5895-01-581-8391 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.