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ML161A — Technical Data Sheet

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US ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MATERIEL READINESS COMMAND LOGISTICS ENGINEERING DIR · COMPONENT
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The BALLOON,METEOROLOGICAL is a US ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MATERIEL READINESS COMMAND LOGISTICS ENGINEERING DIR industrial component. Key specifications include COLOR: RED, WEIGHT: 100.0 GRAMS G, MATERIAL: RUBBER POLYISOPRENE NATURAL CLASS NR, USAGE DESIGN: USED TO MEASURE THE SPEED AND DIRECTION OF WIND CURRENTS ALOFT, SPECIAL FEATURES: MATERIAL IS NATURAL RUBBER COMPOUNDED WITH CHLOROPRENE, LIFTING FORCE IN GRAMS: 575.0. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6660-00-151-7772, 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
ML161A
NSN: 6660-00-151-7772
FSC: 6660
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
COLORRED
WEIGHT100.0 GRAMS G
MATERIALRUBBER POLYISOPRENE NATURAL CLASS NR
USAGE DESIGNUSED TO MEASURE THE SPEED AND DIRECTION OF WIND CURRENTS ALOFT
SPECIAL FEATURESMATERIAL IS NATURAL RUBBER COMPOUNDED WITH CHLOROPRENE
LIFTING FORCE IN GRAMS575.0
NSN6660-00-151-7772
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR MFR: US ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MATERIEL READINESS COMMAND LOGISTICS ENGINEERING DIR BALLOON,METEOROLOGICAL TITLE COMPONENT PN ML161A MFR US ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MATERIEL READINESS COMMAND LOGISTICS ENGINEERING DIR BALLOON,METEOROLOGICAL
KEY FEATURES
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LIFTING FORCE IN GRAMS: 575.0
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COLOR: RED
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MATERIAL: RUBBER POLYISOPRENE NATURAL CLASS NR
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USAGE DESIGN: USED TO MEASURE THE SPEED AND DIRECTION OF WIND CURRENTS ALOFT
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
LIFTING FORCE IN GRAMS575.0
COLORRED
SPECIAL FEATURESMATERIAL IS NATURAL RUBBER COMPOUNDED WITH CHLOROPRENE
WEIGHT100.0 GRAMS G
MATERIALRUBBER POLYISOPRENE NATURAL CLASS NR
USAGE DESIGNUSED TO MEASURE THE SPEED AND DIRECTION OF WIND CURRENTS ALOFT
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 24
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NJB-100G-BInterchangeable
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MIL-B-10743Interchangeable
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LIFECYCLE
StatusCANCELLED
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is ML161A?
ML161A is a BALLOON,METEOROLOGICAL manufactured by US ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MATERIEL READINESS COMMAND LOGISTICS ENGINEERING DIR.
What parts can replace ML161A?
There are 24 known substitutes for ML161A: E4APC04, 8233, 115321 and 21 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is ML161A still available?
ML161A is currently cancelled.
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