The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-248-3079, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-248-3079 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | TETRODE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 4D32 TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 4D32 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-248-3079 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5960-00-806-9629, 5315-00-953-7003. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5960-00-248-3079: Tube Type: TETRODE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 4D32 TYPE; Special Features: MANUFACTURER CLASSIFICATION:BEAM POWER AMPLIFIER TETRODE; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS. 2 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.
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.