303-13F2
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.
2 MIL-DTL-25136 (USAF)
Note: Standard Wire & Cable Co. takes exception to the print durability portion of the MIL-W-6370 specification.
Specifications
AWG Size
18
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.
Min. Conductor Breaking Strength
170 lbs
77.1 kg
77.1 kg
Nominal Diameter
0.040 in
1.02 mm
1.02 mm
Dielectric
None
Military Type
W-106A
Stranding
Solid
Weight
5 lbs/1000 ft
7 kgs/km
7 kgs/km