MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
6587
Electron Tube
Part Number6587
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-00-553-7010 (NSN)
Federal Item NameELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Nondefinitive Spec Std Data6587 TYPE
Tube TypeTHYRATRON
Cancelled NSN5960-00-818-7345 (cancelled)
Dial Scale Marking ColorBLACK SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Mounting Arrangement StyleSIX HOLE/STUD BOLT CIRCLE
Scale Selection MethodTERMINAL
Meter Depth Behind Mounting Flange1.375 INCHES MAXIMUM
Mounting Hole Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Diameter4.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Installation DesignPANEL
Power SourceEXTERNAL
Pointer ColorBLACK SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Scale Graduation TypeLINEAR SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit6 SCREW AND 6 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 6587 available?
We can source 6587 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 6587 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 6587 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 6587?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 6587?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.