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Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
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To: TimF who wrote (34465)7/16/2002 7:45:44 PM
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I think they can carry 1 M1. Maybe 2.

The weight of M1s ranges between 60.0 and 68.7 tons:
fas.org
The C-17 has a payload of 77 tons:
fas.org
The C-5 would be able to carry two with a payload of 150 tons:
fas.org
The one existing Antonov An-225 could carry four:
theaviationzone.com
But I guess the C-5 airfield requirements are better.

I believe no other American transport plane can carry an M1.

Yes, cf. "Airlift Cargo Aircraft", payload vs. range chart:
fas.org
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