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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

617162-8Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss

Alliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems · NSN 5985-00-957-0253 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-957-0253 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-957-0253. Primary manufacturer part number: 617162-8.
Features
  • Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss — FSC 5985
  • Throw Quantity: 2
  • Frequency Rating: 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 0.5 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 3 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL
  • Switch Type: NONTRANSFER
  • Rf Power Handling Capability: 50.0 WATTS AVERAGE FIRST
  • Coupling Position Quantity: 3
  • Connector End Design: FEMALE
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-957-0253, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Alliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems. Government technical data includes 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 17 commercial cross-references from 9 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-00-957-0253
Primary Part Number617162-8
Item NameSwitch,radio Frequency Transmiss
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAlliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems
StatusCANCELLED
Throw Quantity2
Frequency Rating0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 0.5 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE
Terminal Type and Quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 3 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL
Switch TypeNONTRANSFER
Rf Power Handling Capability50.0 WATTS AVERAGE FIRST
Coupling Position Quantity3
Connector End DesignFEMALE
Switching Time15.0 MILLISECONDS MS
Switch Operation SequenceMAKES BEFORE BREAKS
Pole Quantity1
Rf Power Handling Capability100.0 WATTS AVERAGE SECOND
Frequency Rating0.5 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE
Frequency Rating0.5 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING
Frequency Rating0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 0.5 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING
Body StyleRECTANGULAR
Switch Return Mechanism TypeFAIL-SAFE
Actuator Voltage in Volts26.0 NOMINAL
Coaxial Connector Series DesignationBNC
Operating Temp Range-55.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
7510-00-634-5110 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tape,correction
5985-00-731-18562105198 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
5935-00-928-7837 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
5305-01-563-505331000-742 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,cap,hexagon Head
Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
617162-3 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA)
617162-009 Alliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems (USA)
318-010382-3 Arrowsmith Shelburne Inc (USA)
318-010382-3 Amphenol Corp Spectra-Strip/itd (USA)
3100-0742 Keysight Technologies Inc (USA)
300-10384 Arrowsmith Shelburne Inc (USA)
3100-0742 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (USA)
318-10382-3 Amphenol Corporation Div Amphenol Rf (USA)
3106-0002 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
CR26 Arrowsmith Shelburne Inc (USA)
300-11792 Arrowsmith Shelburne Inc (USA)
318-010382-3 Microlab/fxr Llc (USA)
617162-8 PRIMARY Alliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems (USA)
318-10382-3 Arrowsmith Shelburne Inc (USA)
617162-009 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA)
3100-0742 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
617162-2REVB Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA)
Related Parts
7510-00-634-5110INTERCHANGEABLE
TAPE,CORRECTION
5985-00-731-1856INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISS
2105198
5935-00-928-7837INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
5305-01-563-5053INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD
31000-742

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-957-0253?

NSN 5985-00-957-0253 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, manufactured by Alliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-957-0253?

NSN 5985-00-957-0253 has 17 cross-referenced part numbers: 617162-3 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field), 617162-009 (Alliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems), 318-010382-3 (Arrowsmith Shelburne Inc), 318-010382-3 (Amphenol Corp Spectra-Strip/itd), 3100-0742 (Keysight Technologies Inc) and 12 more.

What NSN replaces 5985-00-957-0253?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5985-00-957-0253: 7510-00-634-5110, 5985-00-731-1856, 5935-00-928-7837 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 617162-8?

Key specifications for 617162-8: Overall Width: 1.313 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Throw Quantity: 2; Frequency Rating: 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 0.5 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE; Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 3 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL. 22 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5985-00-957-0253 still in active supply?

NSN 5985-00-957-0253 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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