Originally Posted by sailingfun

A F14 could not possibly intercept a Concorde flying at mach 2. It could get in a firing solution but it would never be able to join up. In addition the distance from the mainland to where the Concorde was running at supersonic speeds would preclude any type of intercept without extensive air refueling assets for the F14. Supersonic intercepts are very difficult to run to a firing solution and impossible to actually catch and join up with a aircraft at mach 2 plus. Not enough fuel, distance, airspace and time.