The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-173-7956, 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 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5960-01-173-7956 |
| Primary Part Number | CK2609 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Features Provided | ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| CK2609 | Raytheon Company (USA) |
| 10M313P7 | Thomas Electronics, Inc (USA) |
| CK2609P7 | Lexel Imaging Systems Inc (USA) |
| CK2609 PRIMARY | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CK2609 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Company Div Corp |
| 406270 | 5/9 Secondary reference Cardion Inc |
| 406270 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Aimtron Systems, Llc |
| CK2609 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lexel Imaging Systems Inc |
| 10M313P7 | 5/9 Secondary reference Thomas Electronics, Inc. Div Thomas Electronics, Nj |
NSN 5960-01-173-7956 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-173-7956 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: CK2609 (Raytheon Company), 10M313P7 (Thomas Electronics, Inc), CK2609P7 (Lexel Imaging Systems Inc), CK2609 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 7025-01-496-4989. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for CK2609: Features Provided: ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING; Special Features: MFTR. CLASSIFICATION: ELECTROSTATIC FOCUS; ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS. 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 5960-01-173-7956 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.