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

The Most Powerful Firefighting System in the WorldThe MAFFS—Modular Airborne Firefighting System—is an advanced technology that transforms C-130 Hercules military cargo aircraft into massive aerial firefighting machines. This system allows aircraft to drop thousands of gallons of fire retardant from the sky, providing life-saving support during large wildfires and natural disasters. Its speed, precision, and ability to reach areas unreachable by ground crews make MAFFS one of the most effective