The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-3947, 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 3 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. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-188-3947 |
| Primary Part Number | 5W4 |
| 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 | 5W4 TYPE |
| Tube Type | RECTIFIER |
| Envelope Medium Type | VACUUM |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 5W4 | Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| 5W4 | Electronic Industries Association |
| MILE1 | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
NSN 5960-00-188-3947 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 5960-00-188-3947 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 5W4 (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 5W4 (Electronic Industries Association), MILE1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).
There is 1 known substitute for 5960-00-188-3947: 3110-00-117-0695. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5W4: Special Features: MFTR. CLASSIFICATION:FULL WAVE HIGH VACUUM; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:METAL; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5W4 TYPE; Tube Type: RECTIFIER; Envelope Medium Type: VACUUM. 4 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.