The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-943-4671, 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. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-943-4671 |
| Primary Part Number | TV259E |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Thales Components Corp Div Thales Components Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | KLYSTRON |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| TV259E | Thales Components Corp Div Thales Components Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| VA259E | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 149-38179-04 | 5/9 Secondary reference Gte Communication Systems Corp |
| VA259E | 5/9 Secondary reference Klystronics Inc |
| VA259E | 5/9 Secondary reference Sperry Microwave Components Div of Sperry Rand Corp |
NSN 5960-00-943-4671 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 5960-00-943-4671 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: TV259E (Thales Components Corp Div Thales Components Corporation).
Key specifications for TV259E: Tube Type: KLYSTRON; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: METAL. 1 specification is 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.
NSN 5960-00-943-4671 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.