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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

MVR1000/ULamp,metal Halide

General Electric Company Dba Ge · NSN 6240-01-012-0829 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-012-0829 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-012-0829. Primary manufacturer part number: MVR1000/U.
Features
  • Lamp,metal Halide — FSC 6240
  • Specification/standard Data: 80204--47PA-R1000/U PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD
  • Bulb Designator: BT-56
  • Bulb Style: BT (BULGED TUBULAR)
  • Burning Position: BASE DOWN
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Wattage Rating: 1000.000 WATTS
  • Light Center Length: 9.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-012-0829, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is General Electric Company Dba Ge. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 21 commercial cross-references from 14 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-012-0829
Primary Part NumberMVR1000/U
Item NameLamp,metal Halide
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Company Dba Ge
StatusCANCELLED
Specification/standard Data80204--47PA-R1000/U PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD
Bulb DesignatorBT-56
Bulb StyleBT (BULGED TUBULAR)
Burning PositionBASE DOWN
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Wattage Rating1000.000 WATTS
Light Center Length9.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Base StyleMOGUL SCREW
Light Output Rating88000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Average Life Rating in Hours12000.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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Transformer,power
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8352K64 Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co (USA)
210001 Ikon Systems Inc (USA)
MH1000 Morning Star Industries Inc (USA)
8457640-1 Air Armament Center/ En (USA)
21000-1 Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh (DEU)
MH1000 Phasar Inc (USA)
M47PA-R1000/U American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
13226E4347 Cecom Lr Center (USA)
1000M Westinghouse Electric Co Lamp Div (USA)
922914 European Future Structures (BEL)
M1000/U Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
A-A-1760 TY3 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
M1000 Morning Star Industries Inc (USA)
MVR1000/U PRIMARY General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
21TF0011 Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh (DEU)
MV1000/U PRIMARY General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
MVR-1000/U Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh (DEU)
MV1000/BD General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
M1000/U Ikon Systems Inc (USA)
M1000 Phasar Inc (USA)
Related Parts
2925-00-037-8384INTERCHANGEABLE
STRP WING NUT ASY
5950-00-057-7552INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
1000M
6520-00-139-4580INTERCHANGEABLE
ACCESSORY KIT,DENTAL FILLING MAT
210001
6220-00-159-2392INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT,MARKER,CLEARANCE
210001
6630-00-255-5972INTERCHANGEABLE
COMPARATOR,COLOR
1560-00-343-9039INTERCHANGEABLE
TANK,FUEL,AIRCRAFT
L537R
4540-00-555-8529INTERCHANGEABLE
TANK,HEATER,IMMERSION
6625-00-838-4228INTERCHANGEABLE
GALVANOMETER
M1000
5940-00-958-0066INTERCHANGEABLE
SPLICE,CONDUCTOR
KS44
5950-01-012-9044INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
247AS-C1005-001
6675-01-055-0439INTERCHANGEABLE
TEMPLATE,DRAFTING
1000M
2510-01-240-8647INTERCHANGEABLE
SHOCK ABSORBER,DIRECT ACTION
2127

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-012-0829?

NSN 6240-01-012-0829 is a Lamp,metal Halide, manufactured by General Electric Company Dba Ge, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-012-0829?

NSN 6240-01-012-0829 has 21 cross-referenced part numbers: 8352K64 (Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co), 210001 (Ikon Systems Inc), MH1000 (Morning Star Industries Inc), 8457640-1 (Air Armament Center/ En), 21000-1 (Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh) and 16 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-01-012-0829?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6240-01-012-0829: 2925-00-037-8384, 5950-00-057-7552, 6520-00-139-4580 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MVR1000/U?

Key specifications for MVR1000/U: Overall Length: 15.062 INCHES MAXIMUM15.062 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; End Item Identification: LOGISTICS SUPPORT VESSEL; Specification/standard Data: 80204--47PA-R1000/U PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD; Bulb Designator: BT-56. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-01-012-0829 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-01-012-0829 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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