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MIL-S-16878/4 ✓ Verified by PartsTable
· WIRE CABLE
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Stranded for flexible routing, solid for conduit THHN/THWN dual-rated — check both tables
Ampacity depends on installation method
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The MIL-S-16878/4 is a the manufacturer industrial component. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-165-2074, indicating validated use in U.S.

government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels. Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
MIL-S-16878/4
NSN: 6145-00-165-2074
FSC: 6145
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
Part NumberMIL-S-16878/4
NSN6145-00-165-2074
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
WIRE / CABLE — AMPACITY DEPENDS ON INSTALLATION CROSS-SECTION JACKET WIRE SPECIFICATIONS Conductor Size: — Conductor Count: — Voltage Rating: — Insulation: — Temp Rating: — PN: MIL-S-16878/4 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Ampacity depends on installation method — conduit ≠ free air ≠ underground. Same wire, different ratings. AWG sizing is inverse — smaller number = thicker wire (4 AWG > 12 AWG) ✓ BROKER TIP Stranded = flexible routing and vibration resistance. Solid = fixed conduit runs only. THHN/THWN = dual rated — check both dry and wet ampacity tables PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLE: ROUND
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR: 26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
SURFACE TREATMENT: SILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATION: SURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
VOLTAGE RATING: 600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TEMP RATING: 200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
MATERIAL: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLEROUND
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
SURFACE TREATMENTSILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
SPECIAL FEATURESPRIMARY INSULATION CONFORMS TO L-P-403 TYPE 3
PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATIONSURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
VOLTAGE RATING600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TEMP RATING200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
MATERIALCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
SURFACE TREATMENT DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 23
MIL-W-16878/4Upgraded Successor
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MIL-DTL-27500Upgraded Successor
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M27500-16RC1S06Upgraded Successor
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SM-C-686444-902Upgraded Successor
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ES7751-22EJ902Upgraded Successor
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ES7751-22EJ978Upgraded Successor
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LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is MIL-S-16878/4?
MIL-S-16878/4 is a MIL-S-16878/4.
What parts can replace MIL-S-16878/4?
There are 23 known substitutes for MIL-S-16878/4: MIL-W-16878/4, MIL-DTL-27500, M27500-16RC1S06 and 20 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for MIL-S-16878/4?
MIL-S-16878/4 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-165-2074. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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