012743899

ELECTRON TUBE

NiiN: 012743899

NSN: 5960-01-274-3899

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$2k

Avg. Price per Unit

461

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 012743899, an obsolete part linked to vital national security programs and weapon systems such as the AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER). Known as NSN: 5960-01-274-3899, this component is an ELECTRON TUBE. Officially marked as obsolete, it is accessible through a small number of suppliers and has no interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. NiiN 012743899 requires a production lead time of 461 days and costs approximately $2,000 per unit.

Details regarding NiiN 012743899, including its list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and recent procurement history, are presented in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES LLC	6980	Y690AR2
Raytheon Company	49956	8480992
RAYTHEON COMPANY	3B150	8480992

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7M123P3381	$73,450	13	2/7/23
SPE7M122P8409	$91,800	20	8/3/22
SPE7M119P0772	$132,834	39	11/13/18

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 012743899?

NiiN 012743899 – an ELECTRON TUBE – currently has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs but is a crucial component in four critical weapon systems. Given its limited availability from a single or few sources, program managers must find similar NiiNs to adapt for their programs to avoid obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical details to create a comprehensive similarity score. With Ark, you can more efficiently handle parts supply and expand your supply chain for essential national security programs.Discover how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can help you streamline your supply chain management and mitigate risks. Click Learn More below to delve into the advanced features of Ark and find out how it can support your critical programs.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 012743899

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	ELECTRON TUBE
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION	ALQ-99
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2 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 012743899

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)	Z9N
AIRCRAFT, PROWLER EA-6B	45N
EA-18G (GROWLER)	Z5N
4 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 012743899

8480992, Y690AR2

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