The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-562-8860, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-562-8860 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.5 |
| Waveguide Flange Type | COVER |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | WAVEGUIDE TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 20.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.15 |
| Waveguide Flange Designation | UG-419/U |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.144 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.20 TO 0.20 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Body Material | COPPER ALLOY |
| Waveguide Designation | RG-91/U |
| Application Design | WAVEGUIDE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 FLANGE |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8952726 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin |
| 729 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-562-8860 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-562-8860: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.5; Waveguide Flange Type: COVER; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.650 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 17 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.
NSN 5985-00-562-8860 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.