MIL-DTL-83723 Series III
MIL-DTL-83723 Series III
Part Number Prefix: M83723/69 thru M83723/98
MIL‑DTL‑83723 Series III defines a family of medium‑size, circular, environment‑resistant electrical connectors intended for high‑reliability military and aerospace applications. The specification covers plugs and receptacles designed to withstand severe environmental, mechanical, and temperature conditions while maintaining electrical integrity. The series offers the choice of bayonet or threaded coupling.
Design Characteristics:
-Rugged, environment‑resistant circular connectors designed for demanding military and aerospace applications
-Bayonet, threaded, and quick‑disconnect coupling options —provide flexibility
-Wide configuration range, including shell sizes typically from 8 to 24/28, numerous insert arrangements.
-High temperature performance, with operation from −65 °C to +200 °C
-Series III connectors are intermateable with equivalent MIL‑DTL‑26500 designs
Mil-Spec Callout Reference:
Bayonet Coupling
M83723/68 Lanyard Release, Quick-Disconnect Plug, Pin
M83723/69 Lanyard Release, Quick-Disconnect Plug, Socket
M83723/71 Wall Mount Receptacle, Socket
M83723/72 Wall Mount Receptacle, Pin
M83723/73 Jam Nut Receptacle, Socket
M83723/74 Jam Nut Receptacle, Pin
M83723/75 Straight Plug, Socket
M83723/76 Straight Plug, Pin
M83723/77 RFI Plug, Sockets
M83723/78 RFI Plug, Pin
Threaded Coupling
M83723/82 Wall Mount Receptacle, Socket
M83723/83 Wall Mount Receptacle, Pin
M83723/84 Jam Nut Receptacle, Socket
M83723/85 Jam Nut Receptacle, Pin
M83723/86 Straight Plug, Socket
M83723/87 Straight Plug, Pin
M83723/91 RFI Plug, Socket
M83723/92 RFI Plug, Pin
M83723/95 Self-Locking Plug, Socket
M83723/96 Self-Locking Plug, Pin
M83723/97 Self-Locking, RFI Grounding, Socket
M83723/98 Self-Locking, RFI Grounding, Pin
Materials:
Shell Material and Plating:
Aluminum Shell, Black Anodized
Aluminum Shell, Electroless Nickel
Aluminum Shell, Olive Drab Cadmium
Stainless Steel, Passivated
Insert: Thermoplastic and fluorinated silicone elastomer
EMI Spring Fingers: Nickel or cadmium-plated beryllium copper
O-Ring: Fluorinated silicone elastomer