The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-017-0517, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Alliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-017-0517 |
| Primary Part Number | 2604581 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Alliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | BACKWARD WAVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2604581 | Alliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| VA185Z | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-017-0517 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Alliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-017-0517 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2604581 (Alliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems).
Key specifications for 2604581: Tube Type: BACKWARD WAVE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL :CERAMIC AND METAL. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.