The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-012-4936, 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 Photonis Defense Inc Dba Photonis Defense Inc. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5960-01-012-4936 |
| Primary Part Number | 4687 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Photonis Defense Inc Dba Photonis Defense Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | TETRODE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| X2009TB | Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations (USA) |
| 4687 PRIMARY | Photonis Defense Inc Dba Photonis Defense Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 931004-2 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-01-012-4936 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Photonis Defense Inc Dba Photonis Defense Inc, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-012-4936 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: X2009TB (Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations), 4687 (Photonis Defense Inc Dba Photonis Defense Inc).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5965-01-189-4805, 4810-01-218-8217, 4730-01-224-8344. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4687: Tube Type: TETRODE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL :CERAMIC AND 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 5960-01-012-4936 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.