The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-159-9157, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5960-01-159-9157 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | CATHODE RAY |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 303781 | 5/9 Secondary reference Northrop Grumman Corp Electronic Systems Defensive System Div |
| 27962NA-TC | 5/9 Secondary reference Mpd Components, Inc. |
| 303781 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Teltron Technologies Inc |
NSN 5960-01-159-9157 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5980-01-233-2119. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5960-01-159-9157: Tube Type: CATHODE RAY; Special Features: MANUFACTURER CLASSIFICATION:VIDEO PICTURE; 1.0 IN.; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:METAL IN; End Item Identification: APPLICATION DATA:VIDICON CAMERA. 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 5960-01-159-9157 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.