The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-3949, 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 Bae Systems Bofors Ab. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5960-00-188-3949 |
| Primary Part Number | X16-4-22S22 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Bae Systems Bofors Ab |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | RECTIFIER |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 5V4G TYPE |
| Envelope Medium Type | VACUUM |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| X16-4-22S22 | Bae Systems Bofors Ab (SWE) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MILE1TYPE5V4G | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| X16-4-22S22 | 5/9 Secondary reference Bofors Ab |
| X16-4-22S22 | 5/9 Secondary reference Bae Systems Bofors Ab |
NSN 5960-00-188-3949 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Bae Systems Bofors Ab, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-188-3949 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: X16-4-22S22 (Bae Systems Bofors Ab).
Key specifications for X16-4-22S22: Tube Type: RECTIFIER; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5V4G TYPE; Special Features: MFTR. CLASSIFICATION:FULL WAVE HIGH VACUUM; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS; Envelope Medium Type: VACUUM. 3 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 5960-00-188-3949 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.