The Lantern,electric, cataloged under National Stock Number 6230-01-580-6472, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6230 (Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6230-01-580-6472 |
| Item Name | Lantern,electric |
| FSC / FSG | 6230 / 62 — Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Material | PLASTIC BODY |
| Voltage Rating in Volts | 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 |
|---|---|
| MIL-DTL-16377/53 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| M16377/53-100.2L(W) | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-DTL-16377/53C | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6230-01-580-6472 is a Lantern,electric, classified under FSC 6230, Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6230-01-580-6495. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6230-01-580-6472: Special Features: PORTABLE, WITH HANDLE AND MOUNTING BRACKET; LED MODEL; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: (INAVY) LANTERN, ELE HND PR; End Item Identification: LANTERN ELEC HND PRTL; Material: PLASTIC BODY. 2 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.