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Old 04-08-2017 | 12:54 PM
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The C-5A models had 1300# of FE1301 in 26 bottles (IIRC) to flood the cargo with basically halon. Whether it was ever used, I can't say, but it was removed from the B-models. I would guess firing that much halon would kill any fires; occupants would probably need O2 until the cabin was ventilated.

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