Long range hyper-cruise missiles have the advantage of not showing up on satellite early warning systems allowing advanced first strike capability; reducing the

Long range hyper-cruise missiles have the advantage of not showing up on satellite early warning systems allowing advanced first strike capability; reducing the chance of retaliation. (Hopefully destroying enemy nuclear capability before they can retaliate) Usually by the time a strike is detected, they are about to hit their targets. Also they don't require a fueling cycle that can be detected like on ballistic missiles which alerts your target that you are preparing for a launch. They can also fly below radar sight with GPS guided flight paths, making stealth technology unnecessary. The missiles are easier to intercept, however by the time you know you are under attack, you can maybe scramble 1-2 jets and take down maybe that many missiles if you are lucky. Also they are less vulnerable to ABS launchers like the patriot PAC-1 and PAC-2 since they are not in line of sight until just before they hit.