MIL-C-26482 Series I Military Cable Assembly
MIL-C-26482 Series I bayonet-locking military cable assembly, shell sizes 08 to 24, OEM contact layout, PUR / neoprene jacket, OEM length. IP67 mated.
Last updated: 7 September 2026
Overview
Military cable assembly built around the MIL-C-26482 Series I bayonet-locking circular connector family. The cable is wired to the customer-specified contact layout (number of contacts, gauge, and pin-out) and is supplied as a complete overmoulded assembly with rugged back-shells and strain relief.
Key Specifications
| Connector Family | MIL-C-26482 Series I (bayonet lock) |
|---|---|
| Shell Sizes | 08, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 |
| Contact Layouts | Per MIL-STD-1669; 2 to 61 contacts |
| Shell Material | Aluminum alloy, olive drab cadmium |
| Contact Material | Copper alloy, gold plating |
| Operating Temperature | -55 C to +125 C |
| Sealing | IP67 mated |
| Length | OEM build to required length |
Construction and Materials
The cable uses a multi-conductor bundle sized to the contact layout and gauge, overall foil + braid shielded with drain wire. The jacket is a military-grade polyurethane or neoprene compound. The connector back-shells are machined aluminum with a bayonet coupling nut, a 360-degree shield termination and a thread-on strain relief. The whole assembly is over-moulded with a TPE or polyurethane boot at the back-shell exit.
Typical Applications
- Military vehicles and ground support equipment
- Shipboard electronics outside the 38999 family
- Avionics LRUs using the legacy 26482 contact system
- Industrial applications needing the 26482 contact system in a non-military environment
Compatibility and Fitment
Mates with any MIL-C-26482 Series I receptacle of the same shell size, layout and keying. Not interchangeable with 26482 Series II (scoop-proof) or 38999 (threaded) shells – the coupling is different.
Custom Builds and Ordering
Shell size, contact layout, contact gender, keying, back-shell style, jacket material, jacket color, label print and length are all configurable. Sample 10 to 15 working days, production 20 to 30 working days.
Packaging and Shipping
Each cable individually wrapped, foam-padded and packed in a cardboard tube or wooden crate depending on length.
Quality and Compliance
Connector family qualified to MIL-C-26482 Series I. Cable assembly tested for continuity, hipot and insulation resistance. RoHS 2.0 compliance on file. Final compliance depends on the configured jacket, plating and contact material. Ingress protection is rated per <a href=”https://www.iec.ch” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank”>IEC 60529</a> and environmental robustness is screened per the <a href=”https://www.iec.ch” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank”>IEC 60068-2</a> series. The MIL-DTL shell standards quoted above are public US defence specifications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which connector family does MIL-C-26482 Series I Military Cable Assembly use?
It uses MIL-C-26482 Series I (bayonet lock).
What lengths does MIL-C-26482 Series I Military Cable Assembly come in?
Build lengths are OEM build to required length.
What temperature range does MIL-C-26482 Series I Military Cable Assembly cover?
It is specified for -55 C to +125 C.
| Connector Family | MIL-C-26482 Series I (bayonet lock) |
|---|---|
| Shell Sizes | 08, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 |
| Contact Layouts | Per MIL-STD-1669; 2 to 61 contacts |
| Shell Material | Aluminum alloy, olive drab cadmium |
| Contact Material | Copper alloy, gold plating |
| Operating Temperature | -55 C to +125 C |
| Sealing | IP67 mated |
| Length | OEM build to required length |
