CONDUCTOR: Solid hard drawn copper covered steel wire, except in the construction of W-120, where the conductor is 42 strands of 32 AWG (0.008″) silicon bronze wire.
CONSTRUCTION: Manufactured to rigid government military specifications.
USES: Primarily used for antenna systems, however, they have many applications because of their high tensile strength.
1 MIL-W-6370C (Formerly WS-25/U)
2 MIL-DTL-25136 (USAF)
3 MIL-DTL-12995 (Sig. C)
Note: Standard Wire & Cable Co. takes exception to the print durability portion of the MIL-W-6370 specification.
| Catalog No. | AWG Size | Min. Conductor Breaking Strength | Nominal Diameter | Dielectric | Military Type | Stranding | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303-13F2 | 18 |
170 lbs 77.1 kg |
0.040 in 1.02 mm |
None | W-106A | Solid |
5 lbs/1000 ft 7 kgs/km |
| 303-14D3 | 16 |
200 lbs 90.7 kg |
0.062 in 1.57 mm |
None | W-120 | 42/32 |
8 lbs/1000 ft 12 kgs/km |
| 801-1761 | 16 |
450 lbs 204 kg |
0.183 in 4.65 mm |
Poly | 6370-1 | Solid |
20 lbs/1000 ft 30 kgs/km |