The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-160-2183, 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 Caes Mission Systems Llc. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-160-2183 |
| Primary Part Number | MD-85K12 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Caes Mission Systems Llc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | TRANSMIT-RECEIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| MD-85K12 | Caes Mission Systems Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MA 3886Z | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 536609-2 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
| VDU-1043 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-160-2183 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Caes Mission Systems Llc, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-160-2183 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: MD-85K12 (Caes Mission Systems Llc).
Key specifications for MD-85K12: Tube Type: TRANSMIT-RECEIVE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: METAL. 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 5960-00-160-2183 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.