The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-594-0824, 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 Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-594-0824 |
| Primary Part Number | 138C326H02 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | TRAVELING WAVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| VTS-1701 | Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning (DEU) |
| 138C326H02 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| VTS-1701 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| L-5478 | 5/1 Secondary reference Litton Precision Products International Inc. |
| 138C326H02 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| L-5478 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| L-5478-00 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 138C326H02 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-594-0824 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-594-0824 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: VTS-1701 (Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning), 138C326H02 (Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp).
Key specifications for 138C326H02: Tube Type: TRAVELING WAVE. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5960-00-594-0824 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.