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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-16878/6 is a the manufacturer industrial component. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-066-8695, 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-16878/6
NSN: 6145-00-066-8695
FSC: 6145
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
Part NumberMIL-W-16878/6
NSN6145-00-066-8695
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-16878/6 · 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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TEMP RATING: 200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
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CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLE: ROUND
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NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA: ET TYPE
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STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR: 19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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CONDUCTOR ARRANGEMENT AND QUANTITY: 1 SINGLES
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COLOR: BLACK FIRST POSITION JACKET CABLE
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CONDUCTOR FORM: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: QQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
TEMP RATING200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLEROUND
NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATAET TYPE
STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
CONDUCTOR ARRANGEMENT AND QUANTITY1 SINGLES
COLORBLACK FIRST POSITION JACKET CABLE
CONDUCTOR FORMSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
COLORWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATIONSURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER AND SHIELD BRAID SILVER
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 26
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LIFECYCLE
StatusCANCELLED
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is MIL-W-16878/6?
MIL-W-16878/6 is a MIL-W-16878/6.
What parts can replace MIL-W-16878/6?
There are 26 known substitutes for MIL-W-16878/6: MX-20-1932-2, 2090255-20RED, HP3-ETXBGE2 and 23 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is MIL-W-16878/6 still available?
MIL-W-16878/6 is currently cancelled.
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