The Aviationist

MAFFS-Equipped C-130s Join the Fight Against Raging Los Angeles Fires

The Modular Aerial Fire Fighting Systems program was instituted in 1971 as a collaboration between the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of Defense. The MAFFS system can be installed inside C-130 ...
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NASA-inspired Fire Defense: Fighting fire with sound waves

Gayle Anderson learns about Sonic Fire Tech, a startup company founded by former NASA engineers, that uses a patented technology to extinguish wildfires using sound waves. Company officials claim the ...
The Aviationist

Leonardo’s C-27J Firefighter, A Multi-Mission Aircraft Which Can Complement Canadairs

Equipped with the MAFFS II system, Leonardo’s C-27J Spartan NG emerges as a versatile multi-mission platform which can deliver precision water/fire retardant drops while complementing the trusted ...
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Fire Suppression Substitutes and Alternatives to Halon for U.S. Navy Applications

Extinguishing fires at sea has always been a matter of priority throughout maritime history, particularly for navies, which are faced with the dual challenge of putting out fires caused by both ...