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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

WH6Lantern,electric

Spectrum Brands, Inc. · NSN 6230-01-266-8988 · FSC 6230 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6230-01-266-8988 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6230-01-266-8988. Primary manufacturer part number: WH6.
Features
  • Lantern,electric — FSC 6230
  • Lens Transparency: TRANSPARENT
  • Battery Type and Quantity Required: 2 DRY
  • Light Beam Motion: FIXED
  • Lens Surface Condition: SMOOTH FACE
  • Lamp Type Accommodated and Quantity: 2 FLUORESCENT
  • Lens Surface Condition: SMOOTH BACK
  • Material: PLASTIC LENS
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Lens construction
General Description

The Lantern,electric, cataloged under National Stock Number 6230-01-266-8988, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6230 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Spectrum Brands, Inc.. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6230-01-266-8988
Primary Part NumberWH6
Item NameLantern,electric
FSC / FSG6230 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSpectrum Brands, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Lens TransparencyTRANSPARENT
Battery Type and Quantity Required2 DRY
Light Beam MotionFIXED
Lens Surface ConditionSMOOTH FACE
Lamp Type Accommodated and Quantity2 FLUORESCENT
Lens Surface ConditionSMOOTH BACK
MaterialPLASTIC LENS
Voltage Rating in Volts6.0 DC NOMINAL
MaterialPLASTIC BODY
Lens Type and Quantity1 FLAT, RECTANGULAR, FRAMED
ShapeRECTANGULAR
Lens ColorCOLORLESS
Features ProvidedREPLACEABLE BATTERY AND SWITCH
Lamp Base Type AccommodatedMINIATURE BIPIN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
5815-00-017-6423 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bar,selector,teletypewriter
4330-00-221-5453872228580 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filtering Disk,fluid
Alfa Laval Inc
5895-00-301-2071WH6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Divider,power,radio Frequency
Werlatone Inc. Dba Werlatone
5340-01-070-2344385-21 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,loop
Transdigm Inc Dba Adel Wiggins Group Div Adel Wiggins
5945-01-073-503338521 INTERCHANGEABLE
Solenoid Assembly
Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson
2530-01-110-50323852 INTERCHANGEABLE
Arm,steering Gear
Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc.
6520-01-153-62510273 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wheel,abrasive
Shofu Dental Corp
5340-01-346-36003852-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Strike,catch
B/e Aerospace, Inc.
6625-01-372-6004 INTERCHANGEABLE
Test Set,electronic Systems
3040-01-463-921238521 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cylinder,actuating,linear
Moog Inc. Dba Ampac-Isp Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
WH6 Spectrum Brands, Inc. (USA)
38521 Spectrum Brands, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5815-00-017-6423INTERCHANGEABLE
BAR,SELECTOR,TELETYPEWRITER
4330-00-221-5453INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTERING DISK,FLUID
872228580
5895-00-301-2071INTERCHANGEABLE
DIVIDER,POWER,RADIO FREQUENCY
WH6
5340-01-070-2344INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,LOOP
385-21
5945-01-073-5033INTERCHANGEABLE
SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
38521
2530-01-110-5032INTERCHANGEABLE
ARM,STEERING GEAR
3852
6520-01-153-6251INTERCHANGEABLE
WHEEL,ABRASIVE
0273
5340-01-346-3600INTERCHANGEABLE
STRIKE,CATCH
3852-1
6625-01-372-6004INTERCHANGEABLE
TEST SET,ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
3040-01-463-9212INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER,ACTUATING,LINEAR
38521
5305-01-600-2996INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD
38521

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6230-01-266-8988?

NSN 6230-01-266-8988 is a Lantern,electric, manufactured by Spectrum Brands, Inc., classified under FSC 6230 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6230-01-266-8988?

NSN 6230-01-266-8988 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: WH6 (Spectrum Brands, Inc.), 38521 (Spectrum Brands, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 6230-01-266-8988?

There are 11 known substitutes for 6230-01-266-8988: 5815-00-017-6423, 4330-00-221-5453, 5895-00-301-2071 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of WH6?

Key specifications for WH6: Lens Transparency: TRANSPARENT; Battery Type and Quantity Required: 2 DRY; Light Beam Motion: FIXED; Lens Surface Condition: SMOOTH FACE. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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