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— · 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-16878/17 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 6145-00-023-6626, 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-16878/17
NSN: 6145-00-023-6626
FSC: 6145
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
Part NumberMIL-W-16878/17
NSN6145-00-023-6626
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-16878/17 · 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
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PRECIOUS MATERIAL: SILVER
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SURFACE TREATMENT: SILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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MATERIAL: PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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VOLTAGE RATING: 600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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TEMP RATING: 115.0 CELSIUS DEGC
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COLOR: ORANGE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA: B TYPE
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CONDUCTOR FORM: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
PRECIOUS MATERIALSILVER
SURFACE TREATMENTSILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIALPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
VOLTAGE RATING600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TEMP RATING115.0 CELSIUS DEGC
COLORORANGE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATAB TYPE
CONDUCTOR FORMSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ROUND CONDUCTOR SIZE12 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 19
M16878/17BDB9Upgraded Successor
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MIL-W-16878/17Upgraded Successor
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6145PL0713951Upgraded Successor
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M16878/17BKE9Upgraded Successor
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571-0004-100Upgraded Successor
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GMS9-10B14-9Upgraded 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-16878/17?
MIL-W-16878/17 is a MIL-W-16878/17.
What parts can replace MIL-W-16878/17?
There are 19 known substitutes for MIL-W-16878/17: M16878/17BDB9, MIL-W-16878/17, 6145PL0713951 and 16 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for MIL-W-16878/17?
MIL-W-16878/17 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-023-6626. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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