012983944

ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE

NiiN: 012983944

NSN: 5985-01-298-3944

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$68.06

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai carried out a criticality analysis of NiiN 012983944, an obsolete part involved with ongoing national security programs and weapon systems such as the AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER C/KC-135. Known by its official designation, NSN: 5985-01-298-3944, this ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE is formally considered obsolete, has limited supplier availability, and has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The item has a production lead time of 84 days and an average unit cost of $68.06.

Information about NiiN 012983944, including a list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and a recent procurement history are detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Ballantine Laboratories Inc	50423	12687A
Fluke Electronics Corporation	5276	410814DB, 410814DB
Fluke Electronics Corporation	4U744	410814DB, 410814DB

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7M023V2637	$200	2	3/30/23
SPE7M520P2537	$140	2	12/23/19
SPE7M020P0921	$140	2	12/5/19

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 012983944?

NiiN 012983944, a critical variable attenuator, plays an indispensable role in four key weapon systems. Although it lacks official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, program managers must navigate the challenge of relying on limited sources for this part. They often turn to similar NiiNs that can be adapted to meet their requirements, thereby addressing the risks of obsolescence and supply. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool employs a custom AI learning model, trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical details, to produce a comprehensive multi-factor similarity score. Ark assists in managing parts supply more effectively and diversifying supply chains for essential national security programs.Discover how our AI-powered tools can revolutionize your approach to managing parts and supplier alternatives. Click "Learn More" below to explore the advanced capabilities of Ark's analytical solutions and ensure the robust, secure supply chain your critical projects demand.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 012983944

Property	Details
OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS	#ERROR!
TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY	1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE
POWER RATING	2.0 WATTS AVERAGE
11 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 012983944

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER C/KC-135	05F
CALIBRATION STANDARDS EQUIPMENT	MGN
COMMON AF COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT NETWORK 823L	HYF
4 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 012983944

12687A, 410814DB

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