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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. It is often used to fabricate braided lanyards, belts, and other decorative items.
| Part # | Diameter (in) | Diameter (mm) | Package (Y) | Package (M) | Type | Colour | Core Strands | NSN | MBS*(lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-100-70 | 1/32″ | 1mm | 700 yards | 213.4m | Type 1A | Natural White (may have tracer) | None | 4020-00-292-9920 | 100 |
| 18-400-70 | 3/32″ | 2.5mm | 700 yards | 213.4m | Type 2 | Natural White (may have tracer) | 4 | 4020-00-555-8639 | 400 |
| 19-400-70-900 | 3/32″ | 2.5mm | 700 yards | 213.4m | Type 2 | Olive/Camo Green | 4 | 4020-00-262-2019 | 400 |
| 18-550-70 | 1/8″ | 3mm | 700 yards | 213.4m | Type 3 | Natural White | 7 | 4020-00-240-2146 | 550 |
| 19-550-40-200 | 1/8″ | 3mm | 400 yards | 122m | Type 3 | Black | 7 | 550 | |
| 19-550-40-500 | 1/8″ | 3mm | 400 yards | 122m | Type 3 | Red | 7 | 4020-00-262-2147 | 550 |
| 19-550-40-900 | 1/8″ | 3mm | 400 yards | 122m | Type 3 | Olive/Camo Green | 7 | 4020-00-246-0688 | 550 |
A commercial grade paracord alternative is also available.
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