Eglin AFB in Okaloosa County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
CGM-13 Mace Missile
The Mace missile was a development of the TM-61 Matador missile, and was initially called TM-61B or "Matador B”. After several modifications, in 1964, was designated the CGM-13B Mace missile. The main reasons for the new development were the TM-61 Matador’s guidance system, it had limited range and could easily be jammed; and the missile was very cumbersome to move and set-up to fire.
The Mace missile had a redesigned airframe, smaller wings and a longer fuselage. The missile was transported fully assembled (except booster) on its zero-length launch trailer. The most important change was the new guidance system, called ATRAN (Automatic Terrain Recognition And Navigation). Flight testing began in 1956 and the Mace A series missile became operational in 1959.
The Mace B series upgrade development started in 1959, the guidance system was changed to the AC Spark Plug “AChiever" inertial guidance system. This allowed the missile to fly higher (40,000 ft instead of 1,000 ft) which increased its range (1500 miles instead of 800 miles). The first operational B series missiles were deployed on 1961.
This CGM-13B Mace missile S/N 59-4860 was manufactured on 14 March 1961. Its first assignment was to the 4504th Tactical Missile (Training) Wing in Orlando, FL. In June 1971, it was assigned to the 4571st Drone Missile Squadron (Air Defense Command), Hurlburt Field, FL where it was used extensively as a target drone until it was donated to the AF Museum for display.
Specifications for MACE Missile B Series
Manufacturer Glenn L. Martin Co
Thrust One — Thiokol solid-fuel rocket booster of 97,000 lbs of thrust and One — Allison J33-A-41 turbojet engine of 5,200 lbs of thrust
Length 44 ft 9 in
Wing span 22 ft 11 in
Diameter 4 ft 6 in
Weight 18,750 lbs
Speed 650 mph (Mach 0.9)
Range1 500 miles
Ceiling 40,000 ft
Armament W-28 Thermonuclear warhead (1.1 MT)
This missile is on loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 30° 27.974′ N, 86° 33.637′ W. Marker is in Eglin AFB, Florida, in Okaloosa County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Pinchot Road (State Road 189) and Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. Located at the Air Force Armament Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Museum Drive, Eglin AFB FL 32542, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. F-86F Sabre (a few steps from this marker); T-33 T-Bird (a few steps from this marker); F-89 Scorpion (a few steps from this marker); F-84 Thunderstreak (a few steps from this marker); F-100 Supersabre (within shouting distance of this marker); JF-101B Voodoo (within shouting distance of this marker); AGM-109 MRASM Missile (within shouting distance of this marker); F-104 Starfighter (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eglin AFB.
Also see . . .
1. Air Force Armament Museum. (Submitted on April 11, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. MGM-13 Mace on Wikipedia. (Submitted on April 11, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
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