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USAF Armament Museum
The Mace was a development of the TM-61 Matador missile, and as such was initially designated TM-61B Matador B. The main reasons for the new development were the Matador's radio-controlled guidance system, which was limited in range and easily jammable, and the fact that the Matador missile system was very cumbersome to move and set up for firing. The Mace missile had redesigned airframe, with smaller wings and a longer fuselage. The larger internal volume increased range to about 800 miles. Additionally, the missile was transported fully assembled (except booster) on its zero-length launch trailer.
USAF Armament Museum
The Mace was a development of the TM-61 Matador missile, and as such was initially designated TM-61B Matador B. The main reasons for the new development were the Matador's radio-controlled guidance system, which was limited in range and easily jammable, and the fact that the Matador missile system was very cumbersome to move and set up for firing. The Mace missile had redesigned airframe, with smaller wings and a longer fuselage. The larger internal volume increased range to about 800 miles. Additionally, the missile was transported fully assembled (except booster) on its zero-length launch trailer.