The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-067-0453, 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 Photonis Defense Inc Dba Photonis Defense Inc. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-067-0453 |
| Primary Part Number | 4503A-02 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Photonis Defense Inc Dba Photonis Defense Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | CAMERA |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 4503A-02 PRIMARY | Photonis Defense Inc Dba Photonis Defense Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 755899-1 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
| 4503A | 5/9 Secondary reference Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products |
| P8218 | 5/9 Secondary reference Teledyne Uk Limited |
NSN 5960-00-067-0453 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Photonis Defense Inc Dba Photonis Defense Inc, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-067-0453 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 4503A-02 (Photonis Defense Inc Dba Photonis Defense Inc).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5960-01-160-3437, 5330-01-487-7803, 5985-01-495-4094. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4503A-02: Tube Type: CAMERA; Special Features: SPECIAL TEST FEATURES:WITHSTANDS SEVERE SHOCK PULSES UP TO 100 G'S, 6MS AND VIBRATIONS 5-2000HZ, WITHSTANDS ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE FROM SEA LEVEL TO 50000 FT WITH OPERATING TEMPS 0-55 DEG C AND UP TO 95 PERCENT; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS; MFTR. CLASSIFICATION:VIDICON G; End Item Identification: AC-130 A/H AIRCRAFT A. 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.