Description
This light weight nylon cord was originally designed for use as suspension lines on US parachutes during WWII. It is now widely used as a general purpose tying cord by both the military and general public.
Manufactured to MIL-C-5040
- 32 carrier braid
- Smooth abrasion resistant nylon sheath (skin)
- Type 3 – 7 core strands
- Type 2 – 4 core strands
Type 3 White – NSN 4020-00-240-2146
Type 3 Olive Drab – NSN 4020-00-246-0688
Type 2 White – NSN 4020-00-555-8639
Minimum Breaking Strength | |
Type 3 (3mm) | 550lb |
Type 2 (2.5mm) | 400lb |