C-130 Super Hercules planes equipped with advanced fire-fighting systems are engaged in missions over Southern California wildfires that ignited earlier in the month. The California Air National Guard shared video footage showcasing a pilot's perspective of the operation, detailing how these aircraft can discharge up to 3,000 gallons of fire retardant in under five seconds. This quick response is crucial, particularly as firefighters race to contain a significant brush fire that has already consumed over 10,000 acres near Los Angeles, amidst warnings of high wind conditions exacerbating fire risks.
Equipped with airborne fire-fighting systems, C-130 Super Hercules planes are flying missions over the wildfires in Southern California that started earlier this month.
The planes can discharge their entire load of up to 3,000 gallons of retardant in less than five seconds, covering an area one-quarter of a mile long by 100 feet wide.
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