(DoD, NATO) The total weight of passengers and/or freight carried on board a ship, aircraft, train, road vehicle, or other means of conveyance. See also airlift capability; airlift requirement; allowable load.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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