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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

MVR400/C/ULamp,metal Halide

General Electric Company Dba Ge · NSN 6240-01-160-1070 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-160-1070 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-160-1070. Primary manufacturer part number: MVR400/C/U.
Features
  • Lamp,metal Halide — FSC 6240
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 15000.0
  • Burning Position: UNIVERSAL
  • Base Style: MOGUL SCREW
  • Bulb Designator: BT-37/E-37
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Wattage Rating: 400.000 WATTS
  • Bulb Style: PS (PEAR SHAPE, STRAIGHT NECK)
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-160-1070, 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 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-160-1070
Primary Part NumberMVR400/C/U
Item NameLamp,metal Halide
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Company Dba Ge
StatusCANCELLED
Average Life Rating in Hours15000.0
Burning PositionUNIVERSAL
Base StyleMOGUL SCREW
Bulb DesignatorBT-37/E-37
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Wattage Rating400.000 WATTS
Bulb StylePS (PEAR SHAPE, STRAIGHT NECK)
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Light Output Rating340000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SECOND RATING
Light Output Rating22600.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5360-00-603-7463 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,extension
5915-00-921-3821262429-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,band Pass
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co
6240-01-152-266218520 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
6240-01-158-660162957 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
6240-01-162-030898251 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
6240-01-163-6606M59PJ-R400/VBD INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
General Electric Company Dba Ge
6240-01-167-1059M59PJ-R400/VBU INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
General Electric Company Dba Ge
5315-01-223-11568354-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Key,machine
Cef Industries, Llc Dba Cef Industries Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M400/C/U Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div (USA)
83545 Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MH400/C/U Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
M59PK-R400/U General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
MH400/C/U Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
A-A-1759 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
83545 Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MH400/C/U Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
MVR400/C/U PRIMARY General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
Related Parts
5360-00-603-7463INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,EXTENSION
5915-00-921-3821INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,BAND PASS
262429-5
6240-01-152-2662INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
18520
6240-01-158-6601INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
62957
6240-01-162-0308INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
98251
6240-01-163-6606INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
M59PJ-R400/VBD
6240-01-167-1059INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
M59PJ-R400/VBU
5315-01-223-1156INTERCHANGEABLE
KEY,MACHINE
8354-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-160-1070?

NSN 6240-01-160-1070 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 6240-01-160-1070?

NSN 6240-01-160-1070 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: M400/C/U (Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div), 83545 (Venture Lighting Intl), MH400/C/U (Venture Lighting Intl), M59PK-R400/U (General Electric Company Dba Ge), MH400/C/U (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-01-160-1070?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6240-01-160-1070: 5360-00-603-7463, 5915-00-921-3821, 6240-01-152-2662 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MVR400/C/U?

Key specifications for MVR400/C/U: Average Life Rating in Hours: 15000.0; Burning Position: UNIVERSAL; Special Features: ENERGYSAVER; Base Style: MOGUL SCREW. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-01-160-1070 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-01-160-1070 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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