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MIL-W-16878/3 ✓ 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-16878/3 is a the manufacturer industrial component. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-058-8564, 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-16878/3
NSN: 6145-00-058-8564
FSC: 6145
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
Part NumberMIL-W-16878/3
NSN6145-00-058-8564
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-16878/3 · 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 SECTION OUTSIDE DIAMETER: 0.358 INCHES NOMINAL IN
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR: 25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ROUND CONDUCTOR SIZE: 4 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLE: ROUND
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: ASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
CONDUCTOR FORM: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
CROSS SECTION OUTSIDE DIAMETER0.358 INCHES NOMINAL IN
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ROUND CONDUCTOR SIZE4 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLEROUND
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
CONDUCTOR FORMSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIALCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIALPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR133 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
VOLTAGE RATING3000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 18
DAT5664-10Upgraded Successor
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MIL-W-16878/3Upgraded Successor
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439-3550-000Upgraded Successor
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4980D12BSJ9Upgraded Successor
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8896346Upgraded Successor
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128C999010AC999Upgraded Successor
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LIFECYCLE
StatusCANCELLED
Availability
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is MIL-W-16878/3?
MIL-W-16878/3 is a MIL-W-16878/3.
What parts can replace MIL-W-16878/3?
There are 18 known substitutes for MIL-W-16878/3: DAT5664-10, MIL-W-16878/3, 439-3550-000 and 15 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is MIL-W-16878/3 still available?
MIL-W-16878/3 is currently cancelled.
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