The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-612-9844, 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 Llc Div Microwave Power Products Division. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-01-612-9844 |
| Primary Part Number | VKL-8271 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Communications & Power Industries Llc Div Microwave Power Products Division |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 80K274P001 | Leonardo S.p.a Land & Naval Defence Electronics Division (ITA) |
| VKL-8271 PRIMARY | Communications & Power Industries Llc Div Microwave Power Products Division (USA) |
NSN 5960-01-612-9844 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Communications & Power Industries Llc Div Microwave Power Products Division, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-612-9844 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 80K274P001 (Leonardo S.p.a Land & Naval Defence Electronics Division), VKL-8271 (Communications & Power Industries Llc Div Microwave Power Products Division).
Key specifications for VKL-8271: Special Features: FREQUENCY RANGE GHZ 1.25 - 1.35 PEAK POWER OUTLET MW12.5 AVERAGE POWER OUTLET KW 1.425, BEAM VOLTAGE KV140, BEAM CURRENT 125 GAIN 50; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: PULSED PRODUCTS-L BAND; End Item Identification: EQUIPMENT. 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.