The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-459-0816, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The manufacturer of record is Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-01-459-0816 |
| Primary Part Number | MH1500/U/XL |
| Item Name | Lamp,metal Halide |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Manufacturer | Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSPARENT |
| Base Style | MOGUL SCREW |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Bulb Designator | BT-56 (BT-180) |
| Burning Position | BASE UP TO HORIZONTAL |
| Wattage Rating | 1500.000 WATTS |
| Emitted Light Characteristic | COLORLESS |
| Bulb Style | BT (BULGED TUBULAR) |
| Average Life Rating in Hours | 12000.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 12342 | Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA) |
| MH1500/U/XL PRIMARY | Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA) |
| 12342 | Venture Lighting Intl (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MH1500/U/XL | 5/9 Secondary reference Venture Lighting Intl |
NSN 6240-01-459-0816 is a Lamp,metal Halide, manufactured by Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
NSN 6240-01-459-0816 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 12342 (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl), MH1500/U/XL (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl), 12342 (Venture Lighting Intl).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5120-01-579-1033. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for MH1500/U/XL: Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; Base Style: MOGUL SCREW; Rated Average Life: HOURS; Bulb Designator: BT-56 (BT-180). 9 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.