ftrplt
With that handle, you should be telling us...
Let me think why I would rather go supersonic...
1. Arrive over target sooner
2. Depart target faster
3. Intercept suspects faster
4. Breakfast in London, Breakfast in New York (until recently canceled by Rod Eddington and alleged popular lack of demand).
Being quick never did sled pilots any harm. When intercepted by MIGS at FL500 they showed a clean pair of heels.
Now my Dad once told me a great story about out-flying a Mosquito in an exercise where he was in a venerable Swordfish, but that is getting off-topic.
I guess the sum-up is speed DIFFERENCE is what gives the edge.
VHCU