Originally Posted by
Pontius Navigator
George, there was a Thud trial, same period, to investigate sonic booms as a kill or disabling mechanism. It was determined that it would need an overbought at 5 feet to be fully effective. Against standing troops it would have been lethal
but at some risk to the little pinky in the Thud.
Still, potentially more effective than the “Show of Force” tactic, which puts aircrew at risk for NO possible impact on the enemy!