GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator: Deep-Strike Capabilities Analysis
GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator: Deep-Strike Capabilities Analysis
The GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) is a US-developed bunker-busting bomb designed for penetrating deeply buried and hardened targets. Its high-performance steel alloy casing allows for a substantial explosive payload while maintaining structural integrity upon impact.
Key characteristics include its reliance on a guided delivery system and its exclusive carriage by the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. Each B-2 can carry two of these 30,000+ pound munitions.
Recent geopolitical discussions have centered on the potential use of the GBU-57 against Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, a deeply buried nuclear facility. While Israeli officials have alluded to various contingency plans, the GBU-57’s unique capabilities remain a relevant factor in strategic assessments of the situation.
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