The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-253-1473, 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 Hamamatsu Corp. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-253-1473 |
| Primary Part Number | R1617-02 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Hamamatsu Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | PHOTOTUBE |
| Identifying Number | 10559385 DRAWING NO. |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| R1617-02 | Hamamatsu Corp (USA) |
| 10559385 | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C70042CP4 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Rca Corp New Products Div |
NSN 5960-00-253-1473 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Hamamatsu Corp, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-253-1473 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: R1617-02 (Hamamatsu Corp), 10559385 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate).
Key specifications for R1617-02: Tube Type: PHOTOTUBE; Identifying Number: 10559385 DRAWING NO.; Special Features: MANUFACTURER CLASSIFICATION:PHOTOMULTIPLIER; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:STEEL; End Item Identification: RANGEFINDER,FIRECONTROL,LASER: AN/VVG-2. 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.
NSN 5960-00-253-1473 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.