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MIL-PRF-1/1587Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-840-2422 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-840-2422 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-840-2422. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-PRF-1/1587.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: TETRODE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 8596 TYPE
  • 5 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-840-2422, 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 5 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-840-2422
Primary Part NumberMIL-PRF-1/1587
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Tube TypeTETRODE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data8596 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5960-00-272-92081000J25 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer,electron Tube
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co
3120-00-294-208914348A INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,washer,thrust
Brinkley Technology Group Llc Dba Hercules Manufacturing
5310-00-484-70468596 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,hexagon
Triumph Engine Control Systems Llc
2990-00-891-6775640 INTERCHANGEABLE
Muffler,exhaust
Walker Mfg Co
5945-01-536-93138596 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay Assembly Group
Parasense, Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-PRF-1/1587 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
8596 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILE1-1587 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
8596 Epcos Ag Abt. Pr Roe K Pm (DEU)
8596 Tdk Electronics Ag (DEU)
Related Parts
5960-00-272-9208INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,ELECTRON TUBE
1000J25
3120-00-294-2089INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,WASHER,THRUST
14348A
5310-00-484-7046INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
8596
2990-00-891-6775INTERCHANGEABLE
MUFFLER,EXHAUST
640
5945-01-536-9313INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY ASSEMBLY GROUP
8596

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-840-2422?

NSN 5960-00-840-2422 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.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-840-2422?

NSN 5960-00-840-2422 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-PRF-1/1587 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 8596 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILE1-1587 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 8596 (Epcos Ag Abt. Pr Roe K Pm), 8596 (Tdk Electronics Ag).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-840-2422?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5960-00-840-2422: 5960-00-272-9208, 3120-00-294-2089, 5310-00-484-7046 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-PRF-1/1587?

Key specifications for MIL-PRF-1/1587: Tube Type: TETRODE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: CERAMIC; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 8596 TYPE. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-840-2422 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-840-2422 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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