BLUF: New remote control unit for the Avenger VIC-5 comes with these part numbers and NSNs
Photo by Georgios Moumoulidis
The VIC-5 communication equipment on Avengers now uses a remote control unit (RCU) with the dual operator system (DOS) bracket permanently installed on the back. The old configuration had a removable bracket installed on the back of the RCU.
Old and new RCU as seen from the rear
Two models of the RCU with permanent DOS brackets are available, each with its own part number and NSN. Each new RCU can only replace a specific old RCU per the table below.
| Description |
|
Part Number |
NSN |
| RCU |
Old |
219F657 |
1290-01-292-2259 |
| New |
13344677-1 |
1290-01-677-8552 |
| RCU |
Old |
799E642 |
1290-01-388-5433 |
| New |
13344677-3 |
1290-01-682-2140 |
RCU Data Plate Examples