According to the specialist American publication Air & Space Forces Magazine, the US Air Force faced several limitations when using inexpensive 70mm APKWS guided missiles. Despite its high efficiency and relatively low cost - about 35 thousand dollars per missile compared to hundreds of thousands of dollars for the AIM-9 Sidewinder - the use of APKWS requires more time to prepare an attack. The main limitation is the need for laser illumination of the target, which the fighter himself or another aircraft must provide. As the US military points out, in conditions of limited airspace and high intensity of hostilities, the use of APKWS is often difficult. Former US Air Force commander in the Middle East, Lt. Gen. Derek France, emphasizes that APKWS is a step in the right direction, but not a permanent solution to the problem.

According to the specialist American publication Air & Space Forces Magazine, the US Air Force faced several limitations when using inexpensive 70mm APKWS guided missiles. Despite its high efficiency and relatively low cost - about 35 thousand dollars per missile compared to hundreds of thousands of dollars for the AIM-9 Sidewinder - the use of APKWS requires more time to prepare an attack. The main limitation is the need for laser illumination of the target, which the fighter himself or another aircraft must provide. As the US military points out, in conditions of limited airspace and high intensity of hostilities, the use of APKWS is often difficult. Former US Air Force commander in the Middle East, Lt. Gen. Derek France, emphasizes that APKWS is a step in the right direction, but not a permanent solution to the problem.