Season 2 · Episode 694
Cracking the Mountain: The Power of the GBU-57 MOP
Can you really hide from a 30,000-pound steel spear? Herman and Corn explore the physics and strategic impact of the GBU-57 MOP.
My Weird Prompts · Daniel Rosehill
February 18, 202623m 1s
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Show Notes
In this episode, Herman Poppleberry and Corn dive into the terrifying physics of the GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP). They discuss why building deeper underground isn't a solution for facilities like Fordow and Natanz, explaining the concepts of "functional defeat" and seismic shockwaves that can shatter sensitive scientific equipment from a distance. The duo also compares this 14,000-kilogram monster to standard munitions and explores the strategic shift caused by its first combat use in June 2025.