The base code '26WE35' specifies the connector's shell style, material and finish, shell size, and insert arrangement. '26' indicates a straight plug shell style. 'W' denotes an aluminum shell with an Olive Drab Cadmium finish, offering 500-hour salt spray resistance and EMI shielding. 'E' signifies shell size 17. '35' specifies the insert arrangement, which accommodates 55 #22D contacts. The suffix 'SN' specifies the contact type and keying position. 'S' indicates socket contacts. 'N' denotes the normal keying position. The D38999 prefix identifies the specification standard, which is MIL-DTL-38999 Series III for this part number.