GP 270 V DC
Ground power supply cable - 8 × 8 AWG + 8 × 8 AWG + 2 × 3 × 14 AWG
Marking example: SAB Bröckskes · D-Viersen · GP 270V DC 8 × 8 AWG + 8 × 8 AWG + 2 × 3 × 14 AWG 3400-0503 CE
Application
Our GP 270 V DC cable in 8 × 8 AWG + 8 × 8 AWG + 2 × 3 × 14 AWG is specifically designed for the ground power supply of F‑35 fighter jets and ensures reliable energy delivery to the aircraft systems. Its dual-jacket design with a red inner and yellow outer jacket provides a clear abrasion indicator, facilitates replacement planning, and enhances the safety of ground personnel. The cable meets the highest requirements for mechanical strength, chemical resistance, hydrolysis and microbial resistance, is halogen-free, and withstands extreme temperature ranges from -50 °C to +110 °C.
With minimal voltage drop (DC resistance max. 7.98 Ω/km for 2.5 mm²) and test voltages of 3–5.5 kV AC, it guarantees safe operation even under extreme conditions. Thus, our GP 270 V DC cable offers a durable, low-maintenance, and highly reliable solution for the demanding ground power supply of modern military aircraft.
Outstanding features
- low capacity insulation
- abrasion-resistant PUR sheath
- cold flexible
- halogen-free
- oil resistant
- weather resistant
- with wear indicator
Construction
| Conductor | bare copper |
|---|---|
| Insulation | SABIX® |
| Colour code | 2,5 mm²: black with consecutive no. 1 – 6 10,0 mm²: red and black with consecutive no. 1 – 8 |
| Stranding | 2,5 mm²: cores twisted triplewise, wrapped with tape 10,0 mm²: no. 1 – 3 of each core twisted in layer, filler in centre, wrapped with tape |
| Overall stranding | 2,5 mm² elements and cores twisted in layer, element 10,0 mm² in centre, wrapped with tape |
| Inner sheath | PUR, red |
| Sheath material | Support braid, aramid yarn |
| Outer sheath | PUR, yellow |
bare copper
SABIX®
2,5 mm²: black with consecutive no. 1 – 6
10,0 mm²: red and black with consecutive no. 1 – 8
2,5 mm²: cores twisted triplewise, wrapped with tape
10,0 mm²: no. 1 – 3 of each core twisted in layer, filler in centre, wrapped with tape
2,5 mm² elements and cores twisted in layer, element 10,0 mm² in centre, wrapped with tape
PUR, red
Support braid, aramid yarn
PUR, yellow
Technical Data
| Nominal voltage | 270 V (DC) |
|---|---|
| Testing voltage | core/core (14 AWG): 3000 V (AC) 5 min. core/core (8 AWG): 3000 V (AC) 5 min |
| Temperature range | fixed laying: -50°C/+90°C flexible use: -40°C/+90°C limited time of use: +110°C (up to 7500h) |
| Minimum bending radius | fixed laying: 4 x d free movement: 6 x d |
| Halogen free | acc. to IEC 60754-1 |
| Burning characteristics | jacket material: UL 94 V2 |
| Chemical resistance | good against acids, alkalines, solvents, hydraulic liquids etc. |
| Hydrolysis- and microbe resistance | very good - acc. to EN 50363-10-2 |
| Salt water resistance | very good - acc. to UL 1309 |
| Oil resistance | very good - acc. to EN 50363-10-2 |
| MUD resistance | very good - acc. to IEC 60092-360 |
| Weather resistance | very good - acc. to HD 605 (VDE 0276-605) |
| Ozone resistance | very good - acc. to EN 50396 |
| Mechanical strength | properties of PUR-outer jacket: - very high tensile strength - very high tear strength - very high abrasion resistance - very high notch resistance - very high transverse strength |
| Absence of harmful substances | acc. to RoHS directive of the European Union |
270 V (DC)
core/core (14 AWG): 3000 V (AC) 5 min.
core/core (8 AWG): 3000 V (AC) 5 min
fixed laying: -50°C/+90°C
flexible use: -40°C/+90°C
limited time of use: +110°C (up to 7500h)
fixed laying: 4 x d
free movement: 6 x d
acc. to IEC 60754-1
jacket material: UL 94 V2
good against acids, alkalines, solvents, hydraulic liquids etc.
very good - acc. to EN 50363-10-2
very good - acc. to UL 1309
very good - acc. to EN 50363-10-2
very good - acc. to IEC 60092-360
very good - acc. to HD 605 (VDE 0276-605)
very good - acc. to EN 50396
properties of PUR-outer jacket:
- very high tensile strength
- very high tear strength
- very high abrasion resistance
- very high notch resistance
- very high transverse strength
acc. to RoHS directive of the European Union
Dimensions
| item no. | Outer-ø | Cable weight ≈ | Copper figure |
Ohmic resistance at 20°C max. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3400-0503 | min. 40,0 mm / max. 41,9 mm | 2564 kg/km | 1680 kg/km | max. 1,91 Ω/km (10,0 mm²) / max. 7,98 Ω/km (2,5 mm²) | Send inquiry |
at 20°C max.
Other dimensions and colours are possible on request.