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MIL-W-16878/3Cable,power,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-688-4988 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-688-4988 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-688-4988. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/3.
Features
  • Cable,power,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Round Conductor Size: 18 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Color: ORANGE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Arrangement and Quantity: 1 SINGLES
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: D TYPE
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Copper Core Conductor Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Cable,power,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-688-4988, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6145 (No Item Name Available) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-688-4988
Primary Part NumberMIL-W-16878/3
Item NameCable,power,electrical
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Round Conductor Size18 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorORANGE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity1 SINGLES
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataD TYPE
Departure From Cited DocumentAS MODIFIED BY BASIC BODY COLOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating115.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Conductor Quantity1
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating3000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size18 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorORANGE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity1 SINGLES
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataD TYPE
Departure From Cited DocumentAS MODIFIED BY BASIC BODY COLOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating115.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Conductor Quantity1
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating3000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJN
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-W-16878/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-688-4988?

NSN 6145-00-688-4988 is a Cable,power,electrical, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 6145 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-688-4988?

NSN 6145-00-688-4988 has 1 cross-referenced part number: MIL-W-16878/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-688-4988?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-688-4988: 6145-00-801-4621, 6145-00-058-8564, 6145-00-435-9225 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-W-16878/3?

Key specifications for MIL-W-16878/3: Round Conductor Size: 18 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Color: ORANGE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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