The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-520-3540, 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 Astex Cpi. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5960-01-520-3540 |
| Primary Part Number | VDS1706 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Astex Cpi |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| VDS1706 PRIMARY | Astex Cpi (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| VDS1706 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-01-520-3540 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Astex Cpi, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-520-3540 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: VDS1706 (Astex Cpi).
Key specifications for VDS1706: End Item Identification: AIRPORT SURVEILLANCE RADAR 9 (ASR9). 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.
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.