MIL-DTL-26482 Connectors

MIL-DTL-26482 Series 1 and MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2 connectors are a family of miniature circular connectors with minimal weight featuring a quick release three-point bayonet. Available as MIL-DTL-26482, Pattern 105 and Pattern 602 for use in demanding and rugged applications such as military and commercial, especially where a higher contact density connector is required.
Series I connectors are compatible with VG95328 and 26482 Series 2 with standard accessory threads. Hermetically sealed receptacles are available in all series.
26482 Series 2 QPL listed Assembling Distributor for Conesys
NYK Component Solutions assembly facility is fully approved to AS9100 Rev D, AS9120 Rev B and ISO9001 2015 and is QPL listed as an Assembling Distributor for Conesys MIL-DTL-26482 Series II (MS34).
MS34 Connectors. Value-Add Assembly available
NYKCS is a fully approved value-add distributor (VAD) for Conesys. Therefore, we can assemble MIL-DTL-26482 Series II connectors to meet your specific requirements.

Style Variants
Series 1 (MS31 Connectors)
MIL-DTL-26482 Series I Solder
- Description: Scoop-Proof, Solder Contacts, Rugged Shell
- Coupling: 3 Point Bayonet
- Layouts: Up To 61 Contacts
- Keyway: 5 Options
- Compatibility: Intermatable With VG95328 And Other 26482 Variants
- Sealing: Moisture Sealed Receptacle
- Hermetic: Available
MIL-DTL-26482 Series I Crimp
- Description: Scoop-Proof, Front Release Crimp Contacts, Rugged Shell
- Coupling: 3 Point Bayonet
- Layouts: Up To 61 Contacts
- Keyway: 5 Options
- Compatibility: Intermatable With VG95328 And Other 26482 Variants
- Sealing: Moisture Sealed Receptacle
Series 2 (MS34 Connectors)
MIL-DTL-26482 Series II Crimp
- Description: Scoop-Proof, Rear Release Crimp Contacts, Rugged Shell
- Coupling: 3 Point Bayonet
- Layouts: Up To 61 Contacts
- Keyway: 5 Options
- Compatibility: Intermatable With VG95328 And Other 26482 Variants
- Sealing: Moisture Sealed Receptacle
- Hermetics: Available

Assembly facility for MIL-DTL-26482 Series II approved to AS9100. Contact us today for a fast turnaround to your requirements.
MIL-DTL-26482 part number prefix cross reference
The table below provides a cross reference of OEM part number prefix to the corresponding MIL Spec prefix. All MIL-DTL-26482 connectors have the same interface and coupling mechanism. A crimp contact will mate with a solder contact. For a complete list of Series II part numbers cross referenced by OEM click here.
Style Variant | Mounting | MIL Spec Prefix | Amphenol USA | Amphenol Matrix | ITT Cannon | Amphenol UK | Socapex | Deutsch | Souriau |
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Series I Solder | Box Mount | MS3112 | PT02 | KPT02 | 62GB12E | 45002 | 85102 (51) | ||
Wall Mount | MS3110 | PT00 | KPT03 | 62GB50T | 45000 | 85100 (51) | |||
Jam Nut | MS3114 | PT07 | KPT07 | 62GB57A | 45007 | 85107 (51) | |||
Cable Mount | MS3111 | PT01 | KPT04 | 62GB50T | 45001 | 85101 (51) | |||
Cable Plug | MS3116 | PT05 | KPT05 | 62GB56T | 45006 | 85106 (51) | |||
Series I Crimp Front Release | Box Mount | MS3122 | PT02SE | KPSE02 | 62GB12E(760) | 45002R | 85102 (50) | ||
Wall Mount | MS3120 | PT03SE | KPSE03 | 62GB50T(760) | 45000R | 85100 (50) | |||
Jam Nut | MS3124 | PT07SE | KPSE07 | 62GB57A(760) | 45007R | 85107 (50) | |||
Cable Mount | MS3121 | PT01SE | KPSE04 | 62GB50T(760) | 45001R | 85101 (50) | |||
Cable Plug | MS3126 | PT05SE | KPSE05 | 62GB56T(760) | 45006R | 85106 (50) | |||
Series II Crimp Rear Release | Wall Mount (Narrow Flange) | MS3470 | MB10 | PV70 | AFD50 | 852510 | |||
Wall Mount (Wide Flange) | MS3472 | MB11 | PV72 | AFD58 | |||||
Jam Nut | MS3474 | MB14 | PV74 | AFD54 | 852517 | ||||
Cable Mount | MS3471 | MB13 | PV71 | AFD50 | |||||
Cable Plug | MS3476 | MB16 | PV76 | AFD56 | 852516 | ||||
Cable Plug (With RFI Fingers) | MS3475 | MB18 | PV75 | AFD57 | 852536 |
Quality Approvals
Product Options

Couplings
- Bayonet
Contacts
- Solder
- Crimp, front or rear release
Contact Arrangements
- as defined in MIL specification
Body Platings
- Cadmium Olive Drab
- Black Zinc Cobalt
- Electro-less Nickel
Mounting variants
- Cable
- Through Bulkhead
- Box mount
- Jam Nut
Hermetic options

Did you know?
Mil 26482 'How to Order' Guide
- The connector is available in two series with both solder and crimp contacts. Select the right part ordering system below.
- How and where will this connector be used? Select your Shell Style.
- What environment will this connector be used in? Select your Service Class.
- What is your electrical requirement? Define your Shell Size, this will be dictated by your circuit demands so, therefore, your Contact Arrangement. See the insert configuration by shell size tables.
- Which half of your circuit is active? This will define your Contact Style, i.e. whether your connector should have Pins or Sockets.
- Do you need to prevent mismating with similar neighbour connectors? Define if your connector needs a Polarising Position.
- Finally, what Finish do you want your connector body to be?
The tables below will assist you to construct an official MIL spec part number. Many of the connector OEM’s have their own proprietary part numbers which we can cross-reference to from the Mil part numbers.
NYKCS are distributors for the industry-leading connector OEM’s and we can provide unbiased advice for you to meet your technical and logistical requirements.
Part Number Breakdown Tables
MIL-DTL-26482 Series 1 SOLDER contacts
Example Part Number: 26482 Series 1 SOLDER contacts
MS3110B12-10PNW
Range | MS31 | 10 | B | -12 | 10 | P | N | W | ||
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Shell Style | 10 | Wall Mount Receptacle | ||||||||
11 | In-Line Receptacle | |||||||||
12 | Box Mount Receptacle | |||||||||
13 | Hermetic Solder Mount Receptacle | |||||||||
14 | Jam Nut Receptacle | |||||||||
16 | Straight plug | |||||||||
19 | Thru-Bulkhead Receptacle | |||||||||
Class | A | General Duty, Threaded Backshell, Aluminium Shell, Cadmium Olive Drab, 48 Hrs Salt Spray | ||||||||
B | General Duty With Strain Relief Clamp, Aluminium shell, Cadmium Olive Drab, 48 Hrs Salt Spray | |||||||||
E | Environmental, Aluminium Shell, Cadmium Olive Drab, 48 Hrs Salt Spray | |||||||||
F | Environmental With Strain Relief, Aluminium Shell, Cadmium Olive Drab, 48 Hrs Salt Spray | |||||||||
H | Hermetic (For Material Finish And Contact Type See Code Below) | |||||||||
J | Cable Seal With Clamp, Aluminium Shell, Cadmium Olive Drab, 48 Hrs Salt Spray | |||||||||
P | Potting Seal, Aluminium Shell, Cadmium Olive Drab, 48 Hrs Salt Spray | |||||||||
Shell Size | 08, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 or 24 | |||||||||
Hermetic, Material, Plating and Contact Type | A | Stainless Steel Sheel, Passivated, Solder Cup Contacts | ||||||||
B | Stainless Steel Sheel, Passivated, Solder Cup Contacts | |||||||||
C | Stainless Steel Sheel, Passivated, Solder Cup Contacts | |||||||||
Y | Stainless Steel Sheel, Passivated, Solder Cup Contacts | |||||||||
Insert Arrangement | See Insert Configurations by Shell Size Table | |||||||||
Contact | P | Pin | ||||||||
S | Socket | |||||||||
Polarization | N, W, Y or Z | |||||||||
Finish | D | Aluminium Shell, Pure Electrodeposited 500 Hrs Salt Spray | ||||||||
T | Aluminium Shell, Nickel Flurocarbon Polymer, 500 Hrs Salt Spray | |||||||||
W | Aluminium Shell, Cadmium Olive Drab, 48 Hrs Salt Spray | |||||||||
K | Aluminium Shell, Zinc Nickel, 500 Hrs Salt Spray |
MIL-DTL-26482 Series 1 Shell Style Options


MIL-DTL-26482 Series 1 CRIMP FRONT RELEASE contacts
Example Part Number: 26482 Series 1 CRIMP FRONT RELEASE contacts
MS3120E12-10PYD
Range | MS31 | 20 | E | 12 | 10 | P | Y | D | |
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Shell Style | 20 | Wall Mount Receptacle | |||||||
21 | In-Line Receptacle | ||||||||
22 | Box Mount Receptacle | ||||||||
23 | Hermetic Solder Mount Receptacle | ||||||||
24 | Jam Nut Receptacle | ||||||||
26 | Straight plug | ||||||||
27 | Large Flange Mount Receptacle | ||||||||
Class | E | Environmental, Aluminium Shell, Cadmium Olive Drab, 48hrs Salt Spray | |||||||
F | Environmental With Strain Relief, Aluminium Shell, Cadmium Olive Drab, 48 Hrs Salt Spray | ||||||||
P | Potting Seal, Aluminium Shell, Cadmium Olive Drab, 48Hrs Salt Spray | ||||||||
Shell Size | 08, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 or 24 | ||||||||
Insert Arrangement | See Insert Configurations by Shell Size Table | ||||||||
Contact | P | Pin | |||||||
S | Socket | ||||||||
Polarization | N, W, Y or Z | ||||||||
Finish | D | Aluminium Shell, Pure Electrodeposited 500 Hrs Salt Spray | |||||||
T | Aluminium Shell, Nickel Flurocarbon Polymer, 500 Hrs Salt Spray | ||||||||
W | Aluminium Shell, Cadmium Olive Drab, 48 Hrs Salt Spray | ||||||||
K | Aluminium Shell, Zinc Nickel, 500 Hrs Salt Spray |
MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2 CRIMP REAR RELEASE contacts
Example Part Number: 26482 Series 2 CRIMP REAR RELEASE contacts
MS3470A12-10PW
Range | MS34 | 70 | A | 12- | 10 | P | W | ||
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Shell Style | 70 | Narrow Flange Receptacle | |||||||
71 | Cable Connecting Receptacle | ||||||||
72 | Wide flange Receptacle | ||||||||
74 | Jam Nut Receptacle | ||||||||
75 | RFI Grounding Plug | ||||||||
76 | Straight plug | ||||||||
Class | A | Aluminum shell, black anodized finish (not available on Shell Style 75) | |||||||
L | Aluminum shell, electroless nickel finish | ||||||||
W | Aluminum shell, olive drab cadmium over electroless nickel base | ||||||||
Shell Size | 08, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 or 24 | ||||||||
Insert Arrangement | See Insert Configurations by Shell Size Table | ||||||||
Contact | P | Pin | |||||||
S | Socket | ||||||||
A | Connector Supplied Less Pin Contacts | ||||||||
B | Connector Supplied Less Socket Contacts | ||||||||
Polarization | N, W, X, Y or Z |
Note: Hermetic versions are also available. Please contact us for more information.
Service Class, MIL-DTL-26482 Series II CRIMP REAR RELEASE
Class | Description | Material | Finish | Temperature |
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A | Environmental | Aluminium | Black anodized, non-conductive | -65°C to 200°C |
D | Environmental | Aluminium | Pure electrodeposited aluminium, 500 salt spray | -65°C to 175°C |
H | Hermetic type A and type B | Stainless Steel | Passivated | -65°C to 175°C |
H | Hermetic type C | Steel | Tinned | -65°C to 175°C |
L | Environmental | Aluminium | Electroless Nickel, 500 hr. salt spray | -65°C to 200°C |
N | Hermetic | Steel | Tinned | -65°C to 175°C |
T | Environmental | Aluminium | Nickel flurocarbon polymer, 500 hour salt spray | -65°C to 175°C |
W | Environmental | Aluminium | Cadmium, Olive Drab, 500 hours salt spray | -65°C to 175°C |
Z | Environmental | Aluminium | Zinc Nickel, 500 hours salt spray | -65°C to 175°C |
MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2 Shell Style Options


MIL-DTL-26482 Insert Configurations by Shell Size
Insert Arrangement | Total No. of Contacts | Contact Quantity By Size | Service Rating | ||
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20 | 16 | 12 | |||
8-2 | 2 | 2 | I | ||
8-3 | 3 | 3 | I | ||
8-4 | 4 | 4 | I | ||
8-33 | 3 | 3 | I | ||
8-98 | 3 | 3 | I | ||
10-6 | 6 | 6 | I | ||
10-7 | 7 | 7 | I | ||
12-3 | 3 | 3 | II | ||
12-8 | 8 | 8 | I | ||
12-10 | 10 | 10 | I | ||
14-2 | 2 | 2 | I | ||
14-4 | 4 | 4 | I | ||
14-5 | 5 | 5 | II | ||
14-9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | I | |
14-12 | 12 | 8 | 4 | I | |
14-15 | 15 | 14 | 1 | I | |
14-18 | 18 | 18 | I | ||
14-19 | 19 | 19 | I | ||
16-8 | 8 | 8 | II | ||
16-14 | 14 | 8 | 6 | I | |
16-23 | 23 | 22 | 1 | I | |
16-26 | 26 | 26 | I | ||
18-8 | 8 | 8 | I | ||
18-11 | 11 | 11 | II | ||
18-30 | 30 | 29 | 1 | I | |
18-32 | 32 | 32 | I | ||
20-16 | 16 | 16 | II | ||
20-24 | 24 | 24 | I | ||
20-39 | 39 | 37 | 2 | I | |
20-41 | 41 | 41 | I | ||
22-12 | 12 | 12 | I | ||
22-21 | 21 | 21 | II | ||
22-41 | 41 | 27 | 14 | I | |
22-55 | 55 | 55 | I | ||
24-19 | 19 | 19 | II | ||
24-31 | 31 | 31 | I | ||
24-61 | 61 | 61 | I |
Voltage Rating
Service Rating | Suggested Operating Voltage ** | |
---|---|---|
(Sea Level) | ||
AC (RMS) | DC | |
I | 600 | 850 |
II | 1,000 | 1,275 |
** To be used by designer only as a guide
Contact Ratings
Contact Size | Test Current | Voltage |
---|---|---|
DC Test | Max. Drop | |
Amps | Millivolts | |
20 | 7.5 | 55 |
16 | 13.0 | 49 |
12 | 23.0 | 42 |
Note: Test Current and Maximum Voltage Drop when tested with silver plated wire at 25°C
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