Can C-17 Globemaster III aircraft carry a 71.2 short tons Battle Tank? #c17globemaster

Can a Battle Tank be loaded into Aircraft? This is A U.S. Army M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank which is getting loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III. This is done in preparation for Exercise Iron Union 19 at Ali Al Salem, Kuwait. The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft. The C-17 commonly performs tactical and strategic airlift missions, transporting troops and cargo throughout the world. The M1 Abrams is a third-generation American main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense and named for General Creighton Abrams. The M1A2 can weigh almost 71.2 short tons or above. ------------------------------------*******************------------------------------------ Video Footage Credits: Senior Airman Jacob Cabanero United States Air Forces Central Copyright Compliance: Information Credit: ------------------------------------*******************-----