Can you drive a tank over a frozen river?

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Can a tank be driven across a river? The answer is that it depends on the thickness of the ice.

The formula for estimating how many inches of ice will support a vehicle's weight is h=4sqrt(P). Where P is the weight of the vehicle in tons. In the case of the Dnieper river, it seems like the most it freezes is 16 inches, which would only allow for a 16 ton vehicle - some some trucks and light infantry fighting vehicles like the BMP, but tanks would not be able to cross safely.

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References:
https://rivergages.mvr.usace.army.mil/WaterControl/Districts/MVP/reports/ice/safety.html

https://rivergages.mvr.usace.army.mil/WaterControl/Districts/MVP/reports/ice/ice_load.html

Formula:
http://lakeice.squarespace.com/bearing-strength/

Ice weight formula:
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/ice-thickness-guidelines-weight.html

P = Ah2, where P is the allowable load in pounds, A is the bearing strength of 50 psi, and H is the total ice thickness in inches. This formula is a starting point for creating ice safety guidelines, but

https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a1290/4212314/

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C17-A Globemaster at Wilkins Aerodrome. Photo: Glenn Jacobson
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