The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-126-9167, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The manufacturer of record is General Electric Company Dba Ge. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-01-126-9167 |
| Primary Part Number | MVR400/BU/1 |
| Item Name | Lamp,metal Halide |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Manufacturer | General Electric Company Dba Ge |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSPARENT |
| Base Style | MOGUL SCREW |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Bulb Designator | E-37 |
| Burning Position | VERTICAL ANODE UP |
| Wattage Rating | 400.000 WATTS |
| Emitted Light Characteristic | WHITE |
| Light Output Rating | 26500.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING |
| Light Center Length | 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Style | E (ELIPTICAL) |
| Average Life Rating in Hours | 15000.0 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| MVR400/BU/1 PRIMARY | General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M59PJ-R400/BU/1 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MVR400/BU/1 | 5/9 Secondary reference General Electric Co Photo Lamp Dept |
NSN 6240-01-126-9167 is a Lamp,metal Halide, manufactured by General Electric Company Dba Ge, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
NSN 6240-01-126-9167 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: MVR400/BU/1 (General Electric Company Dba Ge).
Key specifications for MVR400/BU/1: Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; Base Style: MOGUL SCREW; Rated Average Life: HOURS; Bulb Designator: E-37. 11 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.