The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-221-8446, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-221-8446 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | DIODE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| WJ2001-27 | 5/9 Secondary reference Watkins-Johnson Co |
| WJ2001-27 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Watkins-Johnson Co Stewart Div |
NSN 5960-00-221-8446 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5960-00-221-8446: Tube Type: DIODE; Special Features: REQUERES SPECIAL HANDLING BECAUSE OF MAGNETIC FIELD, MEASURED 2 IN. FROM TUBE EQUALS 13 GAUSS, MEASURED ON TUBE SURFACE EQUALS 125 GAUSS IN. 1 specification is 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 5960-00-221-8446 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.