In 1995, production was moved to the Anniston Army Depot in Anniston, Alabama, after the Stratford Army Engine Plant was shut down.

[3] The turbine can provide torque in excess of 667 lb⋅ft (904 N⋅m) at significantly lower RPMs.

This engine lost to the General Electric GE12 (T700) in three separate competitions to power the UH-60, AH-64, and SH-60.

[6] Serial production of the AGT1500 began in 1980; by 1992, more than 11,000 engines had been delivered.

In 1986, with the Cold War about to wind down, Textron Lycoming began developing a commercial marine derivative, which they called the TF15.