Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS).

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Abstract:

An optimally designed palletized five-tank operational Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System MAFFS was developed to provide increased protection against losses from grass, brush, and forest fires. In addition, this system will enable the US Air Force to control forest fires on more than 600,000 acres of forests under Air Force management. MAFFS disseminates forest fire retardants having a viscosity range between 1 and 5,000 centipoise. By manually adjusting the discharge pressure flow rates of 9,000 to 38,000 galmin, ground deposition rates from 1 to 4 gal100 ft sq are achieved. This palletized system is compatible with the C-130A, B, and E.

Author(s):
Bussey, Atlee H. ; Harrington, John J.
Author Organization(s):
FMC CORP SAN JOSE CALIF
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Jul 72-27 Jul 73,
Pagination:
0066

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFWL-TR-73-271
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F29601-72-C-0163
Project Number(s):
AF-1912
Monitor Series:
TR-73-271
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*FIRE FIGHTING, *UTILITY AIRCRAFT, *FOREST FIRES, FLIGHT TESTING, FIRE PROTECTION, TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT, FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS, AERIAL DELIVERY, FIRE PREVENTION, FIRE SAFETY, FIRE RESISTANT COATINGS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Forestry
Keyword(s):
Forest fire retardants, *MAFFS(Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System), *Modular airborne fire fighting system, Aircraft modifications, Line source dissemination
Report Date:
1975 Jul 01