The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-451-5271, 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 Raytheon Company. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-451-5271 |
| Primary Part Number | 618438-1 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 618438-1 PRIMARY | Raytheon Company (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ML-EE103 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Co Machlett Laboratories Inc Mw and Pt Div |
| EE103 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Co Machlett Laboratories Inc Mw and Pt Div |
| Y513 | 5/9 Secondary reference Varian Associates Inc |
NSN 5960-00-451-5271 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Raytheon Company, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-451-5271 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 618438-1 (Raytheon Company).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6350-01-221-2651. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 618438-1: Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS AND METAL; MFG CLASS: PULSED CLASS C OSCILLATOR. 0 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 5960-00-451-5271 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.