The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-272-5552, 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 Kontron Europe Gmbh. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-272-5552 |
| Primary Part Number | AF144-11-1-1 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Kontron Europe Gmbh |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 2.4 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.90 |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 500.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| AF144-11-1-1 | Kontron Europe Gmbh (DEU) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AF144-11-1-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-272-5552 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Kontron Europe Gmbh, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-272-5552 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: AF144-11-1-1 (Kontron Europe Gmbh).
Key specifications for AF144-11-1-1: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 2.4; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 1.060 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 7 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 5985-01-272-5552 has DEMIL Code D. 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.