The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-587-7705, 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 Communications & Power Industries Australia Pty Ltd. Government technical data includes 4 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5960-01-587-7705 |
| Primary Part Number | VMX1489 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Communications & Power Industries Australia Pty Ltd |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 8.00 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 8.40 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Heater Current Rating | 0.7 AMPERES NOMINAL |
| Tube Type | MAGNETRON |
| Heater Voltage Rating in Volts | 5.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| VMX1489 | Communications & Power Industries Australia Pty Ltd (AUS) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| VMX1489 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-01-587-7705 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Communications & Power Industries Australia Pty Ltd, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-587-7705 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: VMX1489 (Communications & Power Industries Australia Pty Ltd).
Key specifications for VMX1489: Frequency Range: 8.00 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 8.40 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Heater Current Rating: 0.7 AMPERES NOMINAL; Tube Type: MAGNETRON; Heater Voltage Rating in Volts: 5.0. 4 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.