This thing is an absolute beast. I’ll be comparing it to the V-Wing, since that would be its main interceptor rival.

First, cost. The Tri-droid sits at 40,000 creds, but the V-Wing is triple that at 120,000. Three Tri-droids over a single V-Wing is a no brainer. Hell, Legends puts the price of a ‘used’ Tri-droid at 8,000 credits. That is nothing in Star Wars terms. 

Next, speed. The Tri-droid has a MGLT of 125, acceleration of 3,600 G, and an in-atmo speed 37,000 Km/h. The V-Wing, meanwhile, has a MGLT of 130, acceleration of 5,200 G, and in-atmo speed of 1,450 Km/h. The V-Wing is slightly faster in space, and accelerates faster, yes, but gets absolutely blown away in-atmosphere by the Tri-droid. 

On to armament. The Tri-droid comes equipped with a heavy laser cannon, three lighter laser cannons, and two ordnance launchers, each holding six missiles (proton, discord, concussion, etc). The V-Wing only comes with two rapid twin laser cannons, and according to Legends an optional (not stock) concussion missile launcher. Pitiful showing when compared to the droid. 

Granted, the Tri-droid has no shields, but frankly it doesn’t really seem to need them. They’d only drive up the price, which is already insanely cheap for what you are getting. 

Anyways, yeah the Tri-droid is the best interceptor IMO, feel free to argue your own points. 

Thanks for listening to my TED Talk.

The Droid tri-fighter is the BEST interceptor in Star Wars (I will probably listen to counter-arguments)