The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-256-9989, 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 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-256-9989 |
| Primary Part Number | 5899 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 5899 TYPE |
| Tube Type | PENTODE |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 5899 | Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| MIL-E-1/97 | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| 5899 | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| 254-0930-00 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA) |
| 5899 | Mpd Components, Inc. (USA) |
| MIL5899A | Inrcore, Llc Div Inrcore (USA) |
NSN 5960-00-256-9989 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.
NSN 5960-00-256-9989 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 5899 (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-E-1/97 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 5899 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 254-0930-00 (Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems), 5899 (Mpd Components, Inc.) and 1 more.
There are 9 known substitutes for 5960-00-256-9989: 3020-00-231-8723, 5960-00-262-0161, 4510-00-273-1247 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5899: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5899 TYPE; Special Features: RECEIVING; RELIABLE SUBMINIATURE 400MC SEMI-REMOTE CUTOFF; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS; Tube Type: PENTODE. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.
NSN 5960-00-256-9989 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.