The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-0857, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-188-0857 |
| Primary Part Number | JAN1 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 6AL5W TYPE |
| Tube Type | DIODE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| JAN1 | Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| VBE409-62 | Thales Nederland (NLD) |
| 6AL5W | Air Force-Navy Aeronautical Specifications Promulgated by Aeronautical Standards Group |
NSN 5960-00-188-0857 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-188-0857 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: JAN1 (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), VBE409-62 (Thales Nederland), 6AL5W (Air Force-Navy Aeronautical Specifications Promulgated by Aeronautical Standards Group).
There are 11 known substitutes for 5960-00-188-0857: 5960-00-107-7584, 5960-00-114-3810, 5960-00-114-3816 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for JAN1: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6AL5W TYPE; Tube Type: DIODE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.