The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-078-0684, 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 Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning. Government technical data includes 2 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-078-0684 |
| Primary Part Number | VA145E |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | TRAVELING WAVE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 335D501G01 TYPE TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| VA145E | Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning (DEU) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 335D501G01 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
| VA145E | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-078-0684 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-078-0684 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: VA145E (Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning).
Key specifications for VA145E: Tube Type: TRAVELING WAVE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 335D501G01 TYPE TYPE. 2 specifications are 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 5960-00-078-0684 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.