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Ministerie Van Defensie Clasmaterieelvoorzieningsafdeling 2  · Electronic Components

BA259

Battery, Water Activated

Part NumberBA259
ManufacturerMinisterie Van Defensie Clasmaterieelvoorzieningsafdeling 2
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote

Specifications

Federal Item NameBATTERY,WATER ACTIVATED
Federal Supply Class6135 — Batteries, Nonrechargeable
Ampere Hour Capacity0.05 AND 0.00
Service MethodFILLING W/WATER
Tap Voltage In Volts1.50
Discharge Rate In Amps0.44
Overall Height2.370 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Width4.000 INCHES MAXIMUM
Terminal LocationTOP
Overall Length4.620 INCHES MAXIMUM
Usage DesignPOWER SUPPLY FOR RADIOSONDE TRANSMITTER
Nondefinitive Spec Std DataBA-259/AM TYPE
Voltage In Volts6.0 AND 115.0
Vendor Part NumbersBA-259/AM
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Frequently asked

Is BA259 available?
We can source BA259 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 BA259 by Ministerie Van Defensie Clasmaterieelvoorzieningsafdeling 2 obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If BA259 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 BA259?
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 BA259?
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.