The Radome, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-488-8424, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-488-8424 |
| Item Name | Radome |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Overall Diameter | 2.000 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Radome Flexibility | FLEXIBLE |
| Functional Description | PROVIDES THE FEEDS WITH PROTECTION AGAINST WEATHER AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE; PREVENTS THE ACCUMULATION OF LEAVES, SAND AND OTHER DEBRIS IN HORIZONTALLY MOUNTED ANTENNAS; COVERS THE ENTIRE CONCAVE SIDE OF THE PARABOLIC REFLECTOR AS WELL AS THE FEED; CAN WITHSTAND MODERATE IMPACT BLOWS SUCH AS FALLING PIECES OF ICE, ETC AND WILL REGAIN ITS SHAPE; WILL SURVIVE WINDS UP TO 200 KM/HR, 125 MPH, WITHOUT DAMAGE |
| Material | GLASS FIBER OR PLASTIC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| VR2-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-488-8424 is a Radome, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-488-8424: Overall Diameter: 2.000 FEET NOMINAL FT; Radome Flexibility: FLEXIBLE; Special Features: SPHERICAL IN SHAPE; SIX M6 BOLTS ARE USED TO ATTACH THE RADOME TO THE REFLECTOR; TEGLAR 207150; VALULINE MOLDED GRAY RADOME WITH ANDREW FLASH; Functional Description: PROVIDES THE FEEDS WITH PROTECTION AGAINST WEATHER AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE; PREVENTS THE ACCUMULATION OF LEAVES, SAND AND OTHER DEBRIS IN HORIZONTALLY MOUNTED ANTENNAS; COVERS THE ENTIRE CONCAVE SIDE OF THE PARABOLIC REFLECTOR AS WELL AS THE FEED; CAN WITHSTAND MODERATE IMPACT BLOWS SUCH AS FALLING PIECES OF ICE, ETC AND WILL REGAIN ITS SHAPE; WILL SURVIVE WINDS UP TO 200 KM/HR, 125 MPH, WITHOUT DAMAGE. 4 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 5985-01-488-8424 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.