The Dummy Load,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-161-4800, 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 Frontgrade Technologies Inc.. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-161-4800 |
| Primary Part Number | 52962A |
| Item Name | Dummy Load,electrical |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Operating Position | ALL POSITIONS |
| Termination Type | WAVEGUIDE FLANGE |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.07 |
| Waveguide Flange Designation | UG-585A/U A |
| Style Designator | WAVEGUIDE MOUNTED |
| Cooling Method | SELF-COOLED |
| Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power | -10.0 CELSIUS AND 70.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Frequency Range Rating | +2800.000 TO 3200.000 MEGAHERTZ |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +2800.000 TO 3200.000 MEGAHERTZ |
| Power Rating | 0.003 WATTS PEAK AND 4.500 KILOWATTS AVERAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 52962A PRIMARY | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. (USA) |
| 352250023045 | Thales Nederland (NLD) |
| VBE438-40 | Thales Nederland (NLD) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 52962A | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-161-4800 is a Dummy Load,electrical, manufactured by Frontgrade Technologies Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-161-4800 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 52962A (Frontgrade Technologies Inc.), 352250023045 (Thales Nederland), VBE438-40 (Thales Nederland).
Key specifications for 52962A: Operating Position: ALL POSITIONS; Termination Type: WAVEGUIDE FLANGE; Overall Height: 4.860 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.07. 10 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.
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.