The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-009-2579, 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 Mpd Components, Inc.. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-01-009-2579 |
| Primary Part Number | C-2102 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Mpd Components, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | TRANSMITTING |
| Identifying Number | C-2102 REFERENCE NO. |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| C-2102 PRIMARY | Mpd Components, Inc. (USA) |
| D9059 | M C L, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 4004455 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Honeywell International Inc. Dba Honeywell International |
| C2064A | 5/9 Secondary reference Mpd Components, Inc. |
| C2064A | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Jwp Government Systems Group |
NSN 5960-01-009-2579 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Mpd Components, Inc., classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-009-2579 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: C-2102 (Mpd Components, Inc.), D9059 (M C L, Inc.).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5962-01-026-0499, 5210-01-112-2293, 5998-01-389-1791. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for C-2102: Tube Type: TRANSMITTING; Identifying Number: C-2102 REFERENCE NO.; Special Features: 4.30GHZ,50WATT,GRID PULSED ALTIMETER TRANSMITTER GHz; End Item Identification: PQM&102A GUIDED MISSILE SYSTEM A. 2 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.
NSN 5960-01-009-2579 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.