The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-609-6565, 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 Babcock Communications Ltd. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware (FSG 59) |
| Manufacturers | Babcock Communications Ltd (CAGE U0HY7) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-01-609-6565 |
| Primary Part Number | VKX7876N |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Babcock Communications Ltd |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| VKX7876N | Babcock Communications Ltd (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| VKX7876N | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-01-609-6565 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Babcock Communications Ltd, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-609-6565 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: VKX7876N (Babcock Communications Ltd).
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.