The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-0846, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-188-0846 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | THYRATRON |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 3C23 TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| DMS 85004B | 5/9 Secondary reference Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) |
| MIL-E-1/610 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 3C23 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-188-0846 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5960-00-188-8581. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5960-00-188-0846: Tube Type: THYRATRON; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 3C23 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 5960-00-188-0846 has DEMIL Code F. 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.