The Driver,loudspeaker, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-988-8768, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Dcm Soundex Inc. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5965-00-988-8768 |
| Primary Part Number | DC40T16 |
| Item Name | Driver,loudspeaker |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Manufacturer | Dcm Soundex Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voice Coil Impedance Rating | 16.0 OHMS NOMINAL |
| Overall Diameter | 5.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Voice Coil | NOT INCLUDED |
| Normal Input Wattage Rating in Watts | 40.0 |
| Mounting Configuration | EXTERNAL 1.375 -18 THD ON END OF DRIVER |
| Nominal Diaphragm Size | 4.000 INCHES IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| DC40T16 | Dcm Soundex Inc (USA) |
| DR-40T | HS Associates Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ID40T | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 625009-563 | 5/9 Secondary reference Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc |
| ID40CT | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| PD-5VT | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Atlas/soundolier Div of American Trading and Production Corp |
NSN 5965-00-988-8768 is a Driver,loudspeaker, manufactured by Dcm Soundex Inc, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
NSN 5965-00-988-8768 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: DC40T16 (Dcm Soundex Inc), DR-40T (HS Associates Corp).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5120-01-653-8782. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for DC40T16: Overall Height: 6.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Voice Coil Impedance Rating: 16.0 OHMS NOMINAL; Overall Diameter: 5.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Voice Coil: NOT INCLUDED. 6 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). 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.