Escape from Tarkov · Barter item
Military cable
Type
Barter item
Size
2×1 (2 slots)
Weight
0.65 kg
Flea Market
From level 20
Base value
41,200 ₽
The Military cable (MCable) is a barter item in Escape from Tarkov. You need 19 in total: 1 for 1 quest and 18 for hideout upgrades. At the last price snapshot it sold best on the Flea Market for about 48,458 ₽.
Keep it
Keep 19: 1 for quests, 18 for the hideout.
Price
Snapshot · 2026-11-04Flea 24h avg
48,458 ₽
Flea 24h low
29,800 ₽
Best trader
21,012 ₽
Per slot
24,229 ₽
PvP flea prices before fees, from tarkov.dev. Refreshed hourly.
Quests that need it
| Quest | Trader | Level | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Comms | Prapor | 1 | plant 1 |
Also accepted, as one of several items, for: Half-Empty (Prapor).
Hideout upgrades that need it
| Station | Level | Count | Found in raid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Center | 3 | 8 | No |
| Solar Power | 1 | 10 | No |
What the Military cable is used for
| Barter for | Trader | Full cost |
|---|---|---|
| Far-forward GPS Signal Amplifier Unit | Mechanic LL4 · quest unlock | 5× Military gyrotachometer, 10× Military cable, 5× UHF RFID Reader, 8× Military COFDM Wireless Signal Transmitter |
| Secure container Beta | Peacekeeper LL2 | 6-STEN-140-M military battery, 3× Iridium military thermal vision module, 3× Virtex programmable processor, 5× Military cable |
| Kalashnikov AK-74M 5.45x39 assault rifle Zenitco | Mechanic LL3 | 4× Malboro Cigarettes, Military cable |
| RSh-12 12.7x55 revolver Default | Prapor LL3 | Military cable, 5× AA Battery |
| FN P90 5.7x28 submachine gun SBR | Peacekeeper LL2 | 2× Military cable |
| Remington Model 700 7.62x51 bolt-action sniper rifle AAC SD | Mechanic LL2 | 2× Military cable, 5× Energy-saving lamp |
| FN40GL Mk2 40mm grenade launcher Default | Peacekeeper LL4 · quest unlock | VPX Flash Storage Module, 5× Military circuit board, 5× Military cable |
FAQ
Is the Military cable needed for quests?
Yes: Special Comms (Prapor, 1).
Is the Military cable needed for the hideout?
Yes: 8 for Intelligence Center level 3 and 10 for Solar Power level 1.
How much is the Military cable worth?
At the last snapshot (2026-11-04) the best sale was 48,458 ₽ on the Flea Market (24h average, before fees). The price box on this page shows the current figure, refreshed hourly.
More barter items
Data from the free tarkov.dev API (regular (PvP)), joined by XGamingServer: quests, hideout, map locks, crafts and barters as of 2026-11-04. Prices refresh hourly. More on the community wiki. Not affiliated with Battlestate Games.
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