The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-560-5424, 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 Vishay Sprague Inc. Government technical data includes 4 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-560-5424 |
| Primary Part Number | 560-11501 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Sprague Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 500.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Body Diameter | 1.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS |
| Body Length | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 301-8283432 ITEM NO 21 | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| 560-11501 PRIMARY | Vishay Sprague Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 860-11501 | 5/9 Secondary reference Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corporation, the |
NSN 5985-01-560-5424 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-560-5424 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 301-8283432 ITEM NO 21 (Naval Sea Systems Command), 560-11501 (Vishay Sprague Inc).
Key specifications for 560-11501: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 500.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Body Diameter: 1.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS; Overall Length: 2.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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 5985-01-560-5424 has DEMIL Code B. 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.