The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-3540, 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 Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5960-00-188-3540 |
| Primary Part Number | 3Q4 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | PENTODE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 3Q4 TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 3Q4 | Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps (DEU) |
| MILE1TYPE3Q4 | Thales Deutschland Gmbh (DEU) |
| 3Q4 | Thales Deutschland Gmbh (DEU) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| DMS 77030B | 5/9 Secondary reference Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) |
| 3Q4 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MILE1-343 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-PRF-1/343 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-188-3540 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-188-3540 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 3Q4 (Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps), MILE1TYPE3Q4 (Thales Deutschland Gmbh), 3Q4 (Thales Deutschland Gmbh).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5960-00-617-4901, 5960-01-025-9386. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3Q4: Tube Type: PENTODE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 3Q4 TYPE. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5960-00-188-3540 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.