The Modular Airborne FireFighting System (MAFFS) is a self-contained unit used for aerial firefighting that can be loaded onto a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, a military cargo transport, which then allows the aircraft to be used as an air tanker against wildfires. This allows the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to use military aircraft from the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve to serve as an emergency backup resource to the civilian air tanker fleet. Congress established the MAFFS program after th

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Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS) are specialized units installed in aircraft, enabling them to drop large quantities of water or fire retardant over wildfires. These systems are crucial in combating forest fires, particularly in inaccessible terrains, and are often used in coordinated efforts with ground firefighting teams. | Interesting Engineering