The Dummy Load,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-079-3879, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.. Government technical data includes 16 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-079-3879 |
| Primary Part Number | 27-512210-4 |
| Item Name | Dummy Load,electrical |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Operating Position | ALL POSITIONS |
| Termination Type | CONNECTION COAXIAL |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIP. |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 10.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.10 AND 1.25 |
| Body Height | 6.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Style Designator | RF CONNECTOR, 4 HOLE MOUNTED |
| Cooling Method | SELF-COOLED |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 NOMINAL |
| Body Length | 12.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Frequency Range Rating | +0.000 TO 2.500 GIGAHERTZ |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.000 TO 1.000 GIGAHERTZ AND +0.000 TO 2.500 GIGAHERTZ |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 2.450 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Rating | 600.000 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | N |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 27-512210-4 | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (USA) |
| 8431 | Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 713-0103 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems |
NSN 5985-01-079-3879 is a Dummy Load,electrical, manufactured by General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-079-3879 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 27-512210-4 (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.), 8431 (Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp).
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6530-01-139-9445, 5310-01-269-6284, 5310-01-451-7945. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 27-512210-4: Operating Position: ALL POSITIONS; Termination Type: CONNECTION COAXIAL; Overall Height: 8.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIP.. 16 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 5985-01-079-3879 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.