Why Swordfish speed could help in anti-submarine work

Was the Swordfish's low speed a factor in its anti-submarine success?

Yes. It could loiter, carry useful anti-submarine equipment and stores, and operate easily from escort carriers.

The aircraft's slow speed contributed to its usefulness by allowing it to loiter over likely submarine positions. The Swordfish could carry anti-submarine radar, weapons, and other stores while remaining easy to operate from escort carriers. Endurance, payload, and basing flexibility can matter more than maximum speed in maritime patrol work.