The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-253-6687, 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 Thales Nederland. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-01-253-6687 |
| Primary Part Number | 955600069900 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Thales Nederland |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 2.70 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.10 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Tube Type | TRANSMIT-RECEIVE |
| Features Provided | RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 955600069900 | Thales Nederland (NLD) |
| BTR-711 | Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning (DEU) |
| 3522 500 21232 | Thales Nederland (NLD) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BTR-711 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-01-253-6687 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Thales Nederland, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-253-6687 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 955600069900 (Thales Nederland), BTR-711 (Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning), 3522 500 21232 (Thales Nederland).
Key specifications for 955600069900: Frequency Range: 2.70 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.10 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Tube Type: TRANSMIT-RECEIVE; Features Provided: RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL; Special Features: PASSIVE TR; BANDPASS; S-BAND; WITH CERAMIC INPUT WINDOW; TRANSMITTER PEAK POWER 150 KW MAX; RADIONUCLIDES DATA:65.0 MILICURIES, TRITIUM(1)H-3 AS GAS,LUMINOUS PAINT,OR ADSORBED ON SOLID MATERIAL. 3 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 5960-01-253-6687 has DEMIL Code B. 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.