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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

DSS4Cable,power,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-823-2881 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-823-2881 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-823-2881. Primary manufacturer part number: DSS4.
Features
  • Cable,power,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Round Conductor Size: 12 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Conductor Quantity: 2
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 7 ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 20 ALL CONDUCTORS
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Copper Core Conductor All Conductors construction
General Description

The Cable,power,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-823-2881, 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 20 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-823-2881
Primary Part NumberDSS4
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 Size12 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Conductor Quantity2
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor20 ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor FormSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialRUBBER SYNTHETIC FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Round Conductor Size12 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Conductor Quantity2
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor20 ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor FormSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialRUBBER SYNTHETIC FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
Cable,power,electrical
5930-01-086-0398 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
DSS4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILC1915AMEND8TYPEDSS4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
6145-00-913-2401SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
5930-01-086-0398INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-823-2881?

NSN 6145-00-823-2881 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 6145-00-823-2881?

NSN 6145-00-823-2881 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: DSS4 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILC1915AMEND8TYPEDSS4 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-823-2881?

There are 2 known substitutes for 6145-00-823-2881: 6145-00-913-2401, 5930-01-086-0398. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of DSS4?

Key specifications for DSS4: Round Conductor Size: 12 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS; Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS; Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; Conductor Quantity: 2. 20 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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