The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-020-0073, 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 Raytheon Company. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-020-0073 |
| Primary Part Number | ML6442 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | TRIODE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| ML6442 | Raytheon Company (USA) |
| ML6442 | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ML6442 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Company Div Corp |
| 3152655 | 5/9 Secondary reference Allied-Signal Inc Dba Allied-Signal Aerospace Co Electrodynamics Div |
| 3152655 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Honeywell International Inc. Dba Honeywell International Div Aerospace - Tempe (west Warner Road) |
| BP6442 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Mpd Components, Inc. |
NSN 5960-00-020-0073 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Raytheon Company, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-020-0073 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: ML6442 (Raytheon Company), ML6442 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co).
Key specifications for ML6442: Tube Type: TRIODE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: CERAMIC. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5960-00-020-0073 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.