The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-161-8636, 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 Northrop Grumman Corp Electronic Systems Defensive System Div. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5960-01-161-8636 |
| Primary Part Number | 303783 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Corp Electronic Systems Defensive System Div |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 303783 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Corp Electronic Systems Defensive System Div (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 303783 | 5/9 Secondary reference Teltron Technologies Inc |
NSN 5960-01-161-8636 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Corp Electronic Systems Defensive System Div, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-161-8636 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 303783 (Northrop Grumman Corp Electronic Systems Defensive System Div).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5980-01-233-2118. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 303783: 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 5960-01-161-8636 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.