The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-865-7550, 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 Thales Components Corp Div Thales Components Corporation. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-865-7550 |
| Primary Part Number | K1850 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Thales Components Corp Div Thales Components Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| DE5782 | Thales Components Corp Div Thales Components Corporation (USA) |
| K1850 PRIMARY | Thales Components Corp Div Thales Components Corporation (USA) |
| 8992456-1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8992456-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin |
NSN 5960-00-865-7550 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Thales Components Corp Div Thales Components Corporation, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-865-7550 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: DE5782 (Thales Components Corp Div Thales Components Corporation), K1850 (Thales Components Corp Div Thales Components Corporation), 8992456-1 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2520-01-294-6064. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for K1850: Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS; MFG CLASS: DIRECT VIEW STORAGE. 0 specifications are 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.
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.