It takes less than 30 minutes for a nuclear missile to travel from a silo in Russia to New York City. In this scientific simulation, we analyze exactly what happens in those final moments—and why the trillions of dollars spent on US defense systems might not save us.
From the physics of a W88 warhead detonation to the failure rates of Ground-Based Interceptors, this video breaks down the mathematics of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD). We explore the terrifying reality of the “First 10 Seconds” at Ground Zero and the long-term consequences of the fallout.
This is not science fiction. This is the technical reality of modern warfare.
VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 The 28-Minute Warning (Scenario Starts)
01:30 The Arrow: Why ICBMs Are Unstoppable
03:56 The Shield: The Math of Defeat
06:40 Target NYC: The First 10 Seconds
10:30 Conclusion: The Day After