While tough, the gunner is exposed to enemy fire and the rear door can be struck for extra damage by a shrewd enemy. The beam turret is a weaker choice against vehicles so the driver should use their missiles against enemy armor.

Skilled pilots can use their superior maneuverability to dodge incoming rocket fire and keep at a safe distance with the range of their powerful cannons and missiles. As the counterpart to the Trade Federation's AAT, both fighter tanks feature similar weapons operated by the pilot, but the IFT-X uses a beam turret.