The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-116-9969, 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 Triton Services Incorporated Dba Electron Technology Division Div Electron Technology Division. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 7 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5960-00-116-9969 |
| Primary Part Number | 5C22/6279 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Triton Services Incorporated Dba Electron Technology Division Div Electron Technology Division |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | THYRATRON |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 5C22 TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 5C22/6279 | Triton Services Incorporated Dba Electron Technology Division Div Electron Technology Division (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5C22 | 5/1 Secondary reference Rheinmetall Air Defence Ag |
| PL522 | 5/1 Secondary reference Philips Electronics Nederland B.v. Div Philips Ip&s |
| MILE1-115 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CV2520 | 5/1 Secondary reference Thales Nederland |
| 5C22 | 5/1 Secondary reference Rheinmetall Italia Spa |
| MIL-PRF-1/115 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 5C22 | 5/1 Secondary reference Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics Gmbh |
| 5C22 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-116-9969 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Triton Services Incorporated Dba Electron Technology Division Div Electron Technology Division, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-116-9969 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 5C22/6279 (Triton Services Incorporated Dba Electron Technology Division Div Electron Technology Division).
7 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-00-429-0233, 5960-00-548-9851, 5960-00-617-4870. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5C22/6279: Tube Type: THYRATRON; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5C22 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 5960-00-116-9969 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.