The Dummy Load,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-145-2810, 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 Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 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 | 5985-01-145-2810 |
| Primary Part Number | 8890-300 |
| Item Name | Dummy Load,electrical |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Operating Position | ALL POSITIONS |
| Termination Type | CONNECTION COAXIAL |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 20.719 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.10 AND 1.25 AND 1.30 |
| Style Designator | RF CONNECTOR, 4 HOLE MOUNTED |
| Cooling Method | SELF-COOLED |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 NOMINAL |
| Body Length | 21.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Frequency Range Rating | +0.000 TO 2.400 GIGAHERTZ |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.000 TO 1.000 GIGAHERTZ AND +1.000 TO 2.000 GIGAHERTZ AND +2.000 TO 2.400 GIGAHERTZ |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 4.5000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Rating | 2500.000 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 8890-300 PRIMARY | Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp (USA) |
| 40025118 | Ministry of Defence, Future Aircraft Carrier Ipt (cvf Ipt) (GBR) |
| 100137 | Thales Uk Limited Secure Communications and Information Systems (GBR) |
| 40072650 | Ministry of Defence, Future Aircraft Carrier Ipt (cvf Ipt) (GBR) |
NSN 5985-01-145-2810 is a Dummy Load,electrical, manufactured by Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-145-2810 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: 8890-300 (Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp), 40025118 (Ministry of Defence, Future Aircraft Carrier Ipt (cvf Ipt)), 100137 (Thales Uk Limited Secure Communications and Information Systems), 40072650 (Ministry of Defence, Future Aircraft Carrier Ipt (cvf Ipt)).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5945-01-219-3708, 5340-01-427-2307. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8890-300: Operating Position: ALL POSITIONS; Termination Type: CONNECTION COAXIAL; Overall Height: 17.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 20.719 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 14 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.