The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-424-9648, 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 Thales Nederland. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5960-00-424-9648 |
| Primary Part Number | VBE438-108 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Thales Nederland |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | TRANSMIT-RECEIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| VBE438-108 | Thales Nederland (NLD) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MXT153-7379 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference American Business Alliance, Inc. Dba Omni Wave |
NSN 5960-00-424-9648 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Thales Nederland, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-424-9648 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: VBE438-108 (Thales Nederland).
Key specifications for VBE438-108: Tube Type: TRANSMIT-RECEIVE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: METAL. 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 5960-00-424-9648 has DEMIL Code B. 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.