The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-509-8779, 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 Continental Electronics Corp. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-01-509-8779 |
| Primary Part Number | 256-5018-010 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Continental Electronics Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | TETRODE |
| Identifying Number | Y-779 REFERENCE NO. |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 256-5018-010 | Continental Electronics Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Y-779 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Varian Associates Inc |
NSN 5960-01-509-8779 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Continental Electronics Corp, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-509-8779 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 256-5018-010 (Continental Electronics Corp).
Key specifications for 256-5018-010: Tube Type: TETRODE; Identifying Number: Y-779 REFERENCE NO.; Special Features: 6.3V AT 2.25 AMP V; End Item Identification: RADAR SYSTEM. 2 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 5960-01-509-8779 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.