[1] The ATF3 was first flown in the Teledyne Ryan YQM-98 Compass Cope R high altitude UAV, as the YF104-GA-100.

The pilots of U-2 high altitude chase planes reported being unable pick up the YQM-98A with either radar or IR sensors.

[3] The most significant application of the engine was on the Dassault HU-25 Guardian, developed for the US Coast Guard.

[3] The ATF3 was "selected by North American Rockwell for its new Series 60 Sabreliner business jet.

The engine was ultimately selected for a version of the Dassault Falcon ordered by the U.S. Coast Guard for offshore surveillance.