The Tow Target Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 6920-00-021-7402, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6920 (Armament Training Devices) of the Training Aids and Devices group. The manufacturer of record is Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. Dba Meggitt Defense Systems Inc. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6920-00-021-7402 |
| Primary Part Number | 500-00498-29 |
| Item Name | Tow Target Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 6920 / 69 — Armament Training Devices |
| Manufacturer | Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. Dba Meggitt Defense Systems Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | CONSTRUCTED PRIMARILY OF PLASTIC AND AL AND IS CAPABLE OF BEING TOWED TO SUBSONIC AND SUPERSONIC SPEEDS,AND AT ALTITUDES UP TO 70,000 FT. FOUR RADAR LENSES ARE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE RADAR RETURN FOR TARGET AUGMENTATION AND TRACKING. A SUITABLE REFLECTION PATTERN IS PROVIDED BY ONE LENS IN THE TOW TARGET NOISE,ONE LENS IN TAIL AND TWO BEAM LENSES NEAR THE CENTER OF THE TOW TARGET. 76.790 IN. LG IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| TDU22B | Aeronautical and Support Equipment Type/asetds/aflcmc/ezsc (USA) |
| 500-00498-29 PRIMARY | Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. Dba Meggitt Defense Systems Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 500-00498-29 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 500-00498-29 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Hayes Targets Pemco Aeroplex Inc |
NSN 6920-00-021-7402 is a Tow Target Assembly, manufactured by Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. Dba Meggitt Defense Systems Inc, classified under FSC 6920, Armament Training Devices. Status: active.
NSN 6920-00-021-7402 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: TDU22B (Aeronautical and Support Equipment Type/asetds/aflcmc/ezsc), 500-00498-29 (Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. Dba Meggitt Defense Systems Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6920-00-933-5318. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 500-00498-29: General Characteristics Item Description: CONSTRUCTED PRIMARILY OF PLASTIC AND AL AND IS CAPABLE OF BEING TOWED TO SUBSONIC AND SUPERSONIC SPEEDS,AND AT ALTITUDES UP TO 70,000 FT. FOUR RADAR LENSES ARE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE RADAR RETURN FOR TARGET AUGMENTATION AND TRACKING. A SUITABLE REFLECTION PATTERN IS PROVIDED BY ONE LENS IN THE TOW TARGET NOISE,ONE LENS IN TAIL AND TWO BEAM LENSES NEAR THE CENTER OF THE TOW TARGET. 76.790 IN. LG IN. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 6920-00-021-7402 has DEMIL Code D. 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.