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…