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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

18360Lamp,metal Halide

Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl · NSN 6240-01-162-6749 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-162-6749 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-162-6749. Primary manufacturer part number: 18360.
Features
  • Lamp,metal Halide — FSC 6240
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 3000.0
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Bulb Designator: BT-56
  • Light Output Rating: 14000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING
  • Base Style: MOGUL SCREW
  • Bulb Style: BT (BULGED TUBULAR)
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: COLORLESS
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-162-6749, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-162-6749
Primary Part Number18360
Item NameLamp,metal Halide
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVenture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
StatusACTIVE
Average Life Rating in Hours3000.0
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Bulb DesignatorBT-56
Light Output Rating14000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING
Base StyleMOGUL SCREW
Bulb StyleBT (BULGED TUBULAR)
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Wattage Rating1500.000 WATTS
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Light Output Rating155000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SECOND RATING
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
2530-00-045-4043750-1836 INTERCHANGEABLE
Diaphragm,chamber,brake
Mack Trucks, Inc. Dba Macungie Operations Div Lehigh Valley Operations
6240-01-162-031579037 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MVR1500/U/SPORTS General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
18360 PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
M48PC-R1500/HBU PRIMARY General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
A-A-1764 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
MH1500BU PRIMARY General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
MH1500BU Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
18360 Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MH1500/HBU Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MH1500/HBU PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
Related Parts
2530-00-045-4043INTERCHANGEABLE
DIAPHRAGM,CHAMBER,BRAKE
750-1836
6240-01-162-0315INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
79037

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-162-6749?

NSN 6240-01-162-6749 is a Lamp,metal Halide, manufactured by Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-162-6749?

NSN 6240-01-162-6749 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: MVR1500/U/SPORTS (General Electric Company Dba Ge), 18360 (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl), M48PC-R1500/HBU (General Electric Company Dba Ge), A-A-1764 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), MH1500BU (General Electric Company Dba Ge) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-01-162-6749?

There are 2 known substitutes for 6240-01-162-6749: 2530-00-045-4043, 6240-01-162-0315. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 18360?

Key specifications for 18360: Average Life Rating in Hours: 3000.0; Rated Average Life: HOURS; Bulb Designator: BT-56; Light Output Rating: 14000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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