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M3970/16-005
Waveguide Assembly
Part NumberM3970/16-005
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-00-205-8853 (NSN)
Federal Item NameWAVEGUIDE ASSEMBLY
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Flange Inside Diameter1.406 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.437 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE
Waveguide Inside Height0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM
Flange Depth0.423 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.453 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE
Tubing Wall Construction StyleSEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT
Flange Inside Height0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE
Waveguide Outside Width0.996 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.004 INCHES MAXIMUM
Waveguide Longer Offset Distance1.370 INCHES NOMINAL
Waveguide Inside Width0.896 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.904 INCHES MAXIMUM
Flange Outside Height1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE
Waveguide Outside Height0.496 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.504 INCHES MAXIMUM
Bend Angle In Deg90.0 SINGLE BEND H-PLANE
Cancelled NSN5985-00-895-9610 (cancelled)
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is M3970/16-005 available?
We can source M3970/16-005 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is M3970/16-005 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If M3970/16-005 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like M3970/16-005?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for M3970/16-005?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.