Army to place large metal plates on DC streets to protect them from tanks during June parade

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

12. Projected cost is projected to be up to $45 million.

The logistics are unimaginably hard. Getting all the tanks to D.C. from wherever they're stationed is a good example.

The M1 Abrams, the main battle tank of the U.S. Army, has a width of 12 feet; the width of a freeway lane typically ranges from 10 to 12 feet, although on designated truck or transit routes, lanes may be 11 feet wide.

Wide load vehicles must be used when transporting cargo that exceeds 8.5 feet in width, which is the standard legal limit for most U.S. highways. If a load surpasses this width, it is classified as an oversize load and requires special permits. Additional regulations apply when the load width exceeds 12 to 14 feet, including the need for escort vehicles and restricted travel times.

The M1 Abrams tank weighs up to 73.6 tons. This doesn't include 1,833 lbs of 120mm ammunition, 1,000 rounds of .50 caliber ammunition and 12,400 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.

I'm sure Trump doesn't want "his tanks" to be armed during the parade.

And then everything has to be returned home . . .