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3B4Electron Tube

Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-188-8615 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-188-8615 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-8615. Primary manufacturer part number: 3B4.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 3B4 TYPE
  • 6 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments 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 5960-00-188-8615, 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 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-188-8615
Primary Part Number3B4
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerJoint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data3B4 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5960-00-553-49613B-4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer,electron Tube
Schroff Inc
6625-00-907-15083B4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug-in-Unit,oscilloscope
Tektronix, Inc.
5915-00-931-68503B4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,radio Frequency Interfere
Components Corp
5915-01-012-4988 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,radio Frequency Interfere
4320-01-069-5722PM00137 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pump,reciprocating
Sioux Corporation Dba Sioux Corp
5915-01-076-8175 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,radio Frequency Interfere
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3B4 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
25004800 Thales Components Corp Div Thales Components Corporation (USA)
MILE1TYPE3B4 Thales Deutschland Gmbh (DEU)
MIL-E-1/34 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILE1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
3B4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5960-00-553-4961INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,ELECTRON TUBE
3B-4
6625-00-907-1508INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG-IN-UNIT,OSCILLOSCOPE
3B4
5915-00-931-6850INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERE
3B4
5915-01-012-4988INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERE
4320-01-069-5722INTERCHANGEABLE
PUMP,RECIPROCATING
PM00137
5915-01-076-8175INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-188-8615?

NSN 5960-00-188-8615 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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-188-8615?

NSN 5960-00-188-8615 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 3B4 (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 25004800 (Thales Components Corp Div Thales Components Corporation), MILE1TYPE3B4 (Thales Deutschland Gmbh), MIL-E-1/34 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILE1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5960-00-188-8615?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5960-00-188-8615: 5960-00-553-4961, 6625-00-907-1508, 5915-00-931-6850 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 3B4?

Key specifications for 3B4: Special Features: MANUFACTURER CLASSIFICATION:FILAMENTARY TRANSMITTING RF BEAM POWER AMPLIFIER; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 3B4 TYPE. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-188-8615 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-188-8615 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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