MGM-13 MACE

'Martin Mace' (designated as TM-76 tactical missile until 1963, then as MGM-13 for mobile-launched and CGM-13 for container-launched versions) is a tactical surface-to-surface missile developed from the MGM-1 Matador. Development began in 1954 with first launch in 1956. 'Mace' was launched from a mobile trailer or a hardened bunker using a solid fuel booster rocket for initial acceleration and an Allison J33-A-41 turbojet for flight. Deployment began in 1959 with the missile remaining in service until the early 1970's. Some missiles were used as target drones because their size and performance resembled aircraft.

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Variants

★ Mace A - equipped with ATRAN (Automatic Terrain Recognition And Navigation) terrain-matching radar navigation.

★ Mace B - inertial navigation system, increased range.

Survivors

Below is a list of museums which have a Mace missile in their collection:

★ Air Force Space and Missile Museum, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida

★ Air Force Armament Museum, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

★ Museum of Aviation, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia MGM-13A Serial #58-1465 ^[1]

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