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MIL-W-16878/1 ✓ 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-W-16878/1 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 6145-00-023-6566, 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-W-16878/1
NSN: 6145-00-023-6566
FSC: 6145
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
Part NumberMIL-W-16878/1
NSN6145-00-023-6566
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
WIRE / CABLE — AMPACITY DEPENDS ON INSTALLATION CROSS-SECTION JACKET WIRE SPECIFICATIONS Conductor Size: — Conductor Count: — Voltage Rating: — Insulation: — Temp Rating: — PN: MIL-W-16878/1 · 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
SURFACE TREATMENT: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR: 28 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TRACER COLOR: BLUE FIRST TRACER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
CONDUCTOR FORM: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
CONDUCTOR ARRANGEMENT AND QUANTITY: 1 SINGLES
MATERIAL: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FOURTH POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: QQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
COLOR: WHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
SURFACE TREATMENTTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR28 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TRACER COLORBLUE FIRST TRACER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
CONDUCTOR FORMSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
CONDUCTOR ARRANGEMENT AND QUANTITY1 SINGLES
MATERIALPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FOURTH POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
COLORWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIALCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATAB TYPE
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 23
M16878/1BKE9Upgraded Successor
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AS22759/16Upgraded Successor
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M22759/16-14-9Upgraded Successor
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1859/19-4Upgraded Successor
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M22759/16-14-5Upgraded Successor
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1147AS366-3Upgraded Successor
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LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is MIL-W-16878/1?
MIL-W-16878/1 is a MIL-W-16878/1.
What parts can replace MIL-W-16878/1?
There are 23 known substitutes for MIL-W-16878/1: M16878/1BKE9, AS22759/16, M22759/16-14-9 and 20 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for MIL-W-16878/1?
MIL-W-16878/1 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-023-6566. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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