The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-512-0233, 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 Naval Sea Systems Command. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5960-01-512-0233 |
| Primary Part Number | 7660968 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 7660968 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| L4870 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 7660968 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-01-512-0233 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-512-0233 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 7660968 (Naval Sea Systems Command).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 7021-01-562-5984. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 7660968: Special Features: NHA AN/SPS-48E; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: INAVY: PALADIUM-BARIUM AMP; End Item Identification: AN/DUMMY 1, TOMS APL (N/A FOR COSAL USE). 0 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 5960-01-512-0233 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.