The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-821-6693, 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 Taylor Tubes Inc. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-821-6693 |
| Primary Part Number | 6478 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Taylor Tubes Inc |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Tube Type | THYRATRON |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 6478 TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 6478 | Taylor Tubes Inc (USA) |
| 6478 | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| MILE1 | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
NSN 5960-00-821-6693 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Taylor Tubes Inc, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.
NSN 5960-00-821-6693 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 6478 (Taylor Tubes Inc), 6478 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILE1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).
There are 8 known substitutes for 5960-00-821-6693: 5950-00-058-7684, 4820-00-136-8601, 5330-00-171-4141 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6478: Tube Type: THYRATRON; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6478 TYPE. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.
NSN 5960-00-821-6693 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.