The Modular Airborne Firefighting System, like the one pictured here, is housed aboard a C-130 Hercules, and is capable of dispensing 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant in less than 5 seconds Airmen will use MAFFS-equipped C-130s to fight wildfires. The Modular Airborne Firefighting System, like the one pictured here, is housed aboard a C-130 Hercules, and is capable of dispensing 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant in less than 5 seconds Airmen will use MAFFS-equipped C-130s to fig