The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-542-7079, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies 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 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-542-7079 |
| Primary Part Number | 6872 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Tube Type | PENTODE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 6872 TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 6872 | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| MILE1-1137 | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
NSN 5960-00-542-7079 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.
NSN 5960-00-542-7079 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 6872 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILE1-1137 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).
There are 7 known substitutes for 5960-00-542-7079: 5330-00-009-9225, 5960-00-165-2928, 4730-00-359-9487 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6872: Tube Type: PENTODE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6872 TYPE. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.
NSN 5960-00-542-7079 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.