The Lantern,electric, cataloged under National Stock Number 6230-01-159-2629, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6230 (Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 6230-01-159-2629 |
| Item Name | Lantern,electric |
| FSC / FSG | 6230 / 62 — Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Furnished Items and Quantity | 1 LAMP |
| Battery Type and Quantity Required | 2 DRY |
| Features Provided | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND SWITCH |
| Lamp Base Type Accommodated | TWO SCREW TERMINALS |
| Light Beam Motion | FIXED |
| Lamp Type Accommodated and Quantity | 1 INCANDESCENT |
| Material | PLASTIC BODY |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 SCREW |
| Voltage Rating in Volts | 115.0 AC NOMINAL OR 6.0 DC NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1501C | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6230-01-159-2629 is a Lantern,electric, classified under FSC 6230, Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6230-01-159-2629: Furnished Items and Quantity: 1 LAMP; Battery Type and Quantity Required: 2 DRY; Features Provided: RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND SWITCH; Lamp Base Type Accommodated: TWO SCREW TERMINALS. 9 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.