The Lamp,flashtube, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-055-0801, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-01-055-0801 |
| Item Name | Lamp,flashtube |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5F3K | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Excelitas Technologies Corp. |
NSN 6240-01-055-0801 is a Lamp,flashtube, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6240-01-055-0801: Special Features: 5 MM BORE DIA; 3 IN. ARC LG; FLUID COOLED; HIGH PRESSURE KRYPTON; MAX RECOMMENDED OPERATING VOLTAGE 4500 V; MIN RECOMMENDED OPERATING VOLTAGE 300 V PLUS 100 V/INCH; MIN RECOMMENDED TRIGGER VOLTAGE 18 KV; ENVELOPE MATL-CLEAR FUSED QUARTZ OR UV ABSORBING QUARTZ V; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: LAMP,FLASHTUBE,LASER. 0 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 6240-01-055-0801 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.