What is Federal Supply Class 5840?

FSC 5840 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5840) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Radar Equipment, Except Airborne.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5840?

NSC 5840 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5840 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Radar Equipment, Except Airborne.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5840 in?

FSC 5840 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 58 which contains Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5840 in?

NSC 5840is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 58 which contains Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

What is a Radar Set Subassembly?

A Radar Set Subassembly is two or more different types of items, having a common mounting or mounted on each other, which together form a portion of a radar set, but, which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.

What is a Radar Modulator?

A Radar Modulator (MODULATOR,RADAR) is an electronic device which produces a succession of short energy pulses for triggering a transmitter tube in a radar set. Excludes GENERATOR, PULSE; CODER, RADIO BEACON; and OSCILLATOR (as modified).

What is a Radar Target?

A Radar Target (TARGET,RADAR) is an item primarily designed to be mounted on a moving object and whose reflecting properties make possible the tracking of the object by radar. May also have provisions for fixed position installation for marking objects, line demarcation, or as a navigational aid for radar-equipped aircraft and vessels. See also SIMULATOR, RADAR TARGET.

What is a Radar Set Control?

A Radar Set Control (CONTROL,RADAR SET) is a component that determines the mode of operation of a RADAR SET. May include accessories.

What is a Radar Receiver-Transmitter?

A Radar Receiver-Transmitter (RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER,RADAR) is a single component having the dual functions of generating electromagnetic energy for transmission, and of receiving, demodulating, and sometimes presenting intelligence from the reflected electromagnetic energy. May include accessories. For multiple units consisting of a single radar receiver and a single radar transmitter, see the applicable set item name. See also FREQUENCY CONVERTER-TRANSMITTER. For items designed to initiate an explosion in an item of ammunition, see FUZE (as modified).

What is a Radar Receiver?

A Radar Receiver (RECEIVER,RADAR) is a receiver used for the reception of electromagnetic waves from a radar transmitter. The signals are received after reflection. May include accessories. For items consisting of two or more major operational components, see RECEIVING SET,RADAR and RECEIVER GROUP.

A Radar Set is a fixed number of components and/or items, not all having the same basic name, which are required for the performance of a complete specific operational function, that propagate into space and utilize reflected portions of electromagnetic waves for such purposes as detecting the presence and/or determining the location of distant objects, projectile velocity measurements, terrain clearance measurements, bomb directing measurement, and the like. See also RADAR SET, SEMITRAILER MOUNTED.

What is a Radar Display Unit?

A Radar Display Unit (DISPLAY UNIT,RADAR) is an item which includes a cathode ray tube (CRT) and other electronic circuitry. It provides television video signals and displays radar or electro-optic imagery on a CRT. It is used for the coordination of aircraft operations. It is designed to operate with a RADAR SET. Excludes DISPLAY, OPTOELECTRONIC; and INDICATOR, DIGITAL DISPLAY.

What is a Radar Equipment Modification Kit?

A Radar Equipment Modification Kit (MODIFICATION KIT,RADAR EQUIPMENT) is an item or items employed to modify radar equipment.

Radar Equipment, Except Airborne - Canada (CA)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5840

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5840

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 58 Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 58 Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment

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NSN Format for Radar Equipment, Except Airborne
Codified by Canada

58	40	21	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 5840 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 58, which is dedicated to Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment. Specifically, Class 5840 focuses on Radar Equipment, except for airborne applications.

Radar equipment plays a crucial role in various military and civilian applications. It is used for detecting and tracking objects, measuring distances, and gathering information about the surrounding environment. Radar systems utilize radio waves to transmit and receive signals, allowing for the detection of targets such as aircraft, ships, vehicles, and even weather patterns.

Within Class 5840, you can find a wide range of radar equipment designed for different purposes and environments. This includes ground-based radar systems used for surveillance, air traffic control, and weather monitoring. It also encompasses radar components, such as antennas, transmitters, receivers, and signal processing units.

It's important to note that Class 5840 specifically excludes airborne radar equipment. This means that radar systems designed for use on aircraft, helicopters, or other airborne platforms fall into different supply classes within NATO's classification system.

When procuring or discussing radar equipment within the NATO framework, it is essential to refer to the appropriate supply class and group to ensure accurate communication and understanding among member nations.

FSC 5840 Radar Equipment, Except Airborne - Canada (CA)

Note-Excludes oscillator items which should be classified in FSC 5955 or 5963; fiber optic items which should be classified in Group 60; electronic modules as defined under Class 5963; and electrical cable, cord and wire assemblies, harnesses and sets, related to FSG 58 equipment (see FSC 5995). In Group 58, more than in any other group, it frequently happens that the same name is listed as an index entry in each of several classes. In addition, that name may also appear as an entry in groups other than 58. Each such entry refers to a distinctly different part or assembly, even though the different items have the same name. The listing of the same names in two or more classes indicates that, in one form, the part or assembly covered by the name is applicable to the equipment covered by one class, and in another form is applicable to the equipment covered by another class. For example, the item name CODER, AUDIO FREQUENCY is applicable to two distinctly different assemblies, one of which has an application in cryptologic equipment, covered by Class 5810, and the other in radar equipment covered by Class 5840. Consequently the name CODER, AUDIO FREQUENCY is an entry under each of the two classes. When an item identification bears a name which is indexed under more than one class of Group 58, or in Group 58 and in some other group, the item will be classified in the same class as its next higher assembly in the manner described in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) Procedures Manual, DoD 4100.39-M. Also excluded from this group are data transmission and communications equipment such as terminals, sensors and other devices designed for use with a configuration of ADPE.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5840

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5840

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