as installed on F-16
The ITT D38999/26MH21HN connector is an airframe-installed electrical connector used to attach avionics, flight controls, and instrumentation to the F-16 fighter jet. It is a 38999-series, MIL-DTL-38999-style, solder-cup, rear-release connector with three rows of 26 staggered contacts on each side. It is manufactured by ITT and is rated to 500 volts and 425 amps continuous. The silver-plated contacts are stamped from phosphor bronze and the outer shells are made of stainless steel. The connector features 20 shell key positions for mis-mating protection, a scalloped shell to optimize durability and an external O-ring seal for environmental protection.