012559947

COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL

NiiN: 012559947

NSN: 5985-01-255-9947

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

7

Weapon Systems

$2k

Avg. Price per Unit

181

Production Lead Time (days)

0

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 012559947, an obsolete part essential to active national security programs and weapon systems such as the AN/SPQ-9B RADAR (TRADITIONAL). Known as NSN: 5985-01-255-9947, this item is a COUPLER, DIRECTIONAL. It has been officially classified as obsolete, is sourced from a few suppliers, and does not have any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 012559947 is 181 days, and the average unit price stands at $2k.

Information about NiiN 012559947, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and a recent procurement history are detailed in the following tables.

Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

NameCAGEPart Number
AVIARMS SUPPORT CORP.58985--
Frontgrade Technologies Inc.6654432575851, 433280
LITTON SYSTEMS INC AIRTRON80006433280

Procurement History

Contract IDTotal PriceQuantityAward Date
SPE7M521P4291$31,647114/14/21
SPE7M521P0106$13,228411/6/20
SPE7M518P6044$9,75552/13/18

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 012559947?

NiiN 012559947, identified as a COUPLER, DIRECTIONAL, is an indispensable component in seven critical weapon systems. Although there are no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs for this part, its limited sourcing creates potential supply challenges. To address these challenges, program managers often turn to similar NiiNs that can be adapted for their needs. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages an AI learning model trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data, providing a multi-factor similarity score. This tool is crucial for effectively managing part supplies and diversifying the supply chain for essential national security programs.Explore the capabilities of our AI-enabled tools to find alternative parts and suppliers that can help you manage your supply chain more efficiently. Click "Learn More" below to discover how our technology can support the continuity and reliability of your critical operations, ensuring that you are prepared for any supply chain challenges.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 012559947

PropertyDetails
OVERALL LENGTH3.000 INCHES NOMINAL
ITEM NAMECOUPLER,DIRECTIONAL
UNIT TYPEWAVEGUIDE AND COAXIAL LINE
5 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 012559947

NameDesignator Code
AN/SPQ-9B RADAR (TRADITIONAL)N9N
AN/SPY-1 RADAR SYSTEMS1MN
ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DDGJDN
7 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 012559947

32575851, 433280

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