The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-519-8238, 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. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 7 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-519-8238 |
| Primary Part Number | 190289 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | KLYSTRON |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 190289 | Raytheon Company (USA) |
| VA203B | Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics Gmbh (DEU) |
| VA203B | Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning (DEU) |
| VA203B | Rheinmetall Italia Spa (ITA) |
| VA203B | Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps (DEU) |
| VA203B | Rheinmetall Air Defence Ag (CHE) |
| 7R5650-011-61 | Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps (DEU) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ES1243 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| VA203B6975 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| ES1243 | 5/9 Secondary reference Drs Sustainment Systems, Inc. |
| VA203B | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-519-8238 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Raytheon Company, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-519-8238 has 7 manufacturer part numbers on file: 190289 (Raytheon Company), VA203B (Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics Gmbh), VA203B (Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning), VA203B (Rheinmetall Italia Spa), VA203B (Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps) and 2 more.
Key specifications for 190289: Tube Type: KLYSTRON; 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 5960-00-519-8238 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.