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MIL-E-1Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-188-8599 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-188-8599 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-8599. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-E-1.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6A3 TYPE
  • Tube Type: TRIODE
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-8599, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies 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 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-188-8599
Primary Part NumberMIL-E-1
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data6A3 TYPE
Tube TypeTRIODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5960-00-114-3868 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-188-3941 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
6240-00-426-1972 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
5960-00-617-8615 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
6105-01-069-2909C56H1501 INTERCHANGEABLE
Motor,alternating Current
Reliance Electric Company Dba Reliance & Dodge Brands
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-E-1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
6A3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-1/191 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5960-00-114-3868INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-188-3941INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
6240-00-426-1972INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
5960-00-617-8615INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
6105-01-069-2909INTERCHANGEABLE
MOTOR,ALTERNATING CURRENT
C56H1501

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-188-8599?

NSN 5960-00-188-8599 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-188-8599?

NSN 5960-00-188-8599 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-E-1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 6A3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-1/191 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-188-8599?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5960-00-188-8599: 5960-00-114-3868, 5960-00-188-3941, 6240-00-426-1972 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-E-1?

Key specifications for MIL-E-1: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6A3 TYPE; Tube Type: TRIODE. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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