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Martin TM-76 Mace on its zero-length launcher
Martin TM-76 Mace on its zero-length launcher. 4 May 1956. Date: 1956
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1956 Launcher Length Mace Martin
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In this historic photograph, taken on May 4, 1956, a Martin TM-76 Mace missile sits atop its zero-length launcher. The Mace, developed by the Martin Company, was an air-launched ballistic missile designed for the United States military during the Cold War era. The zero-length launcher was a unique and innovative system that allowed the Mace missile to be carried and launched from the bomb bay of a transport aircraft, such as the C-124 Globemaster or the C-130 Hercules. This capability provided the military with increased mobility and flexibility, enabling them to rapidly deploy the Mace missiles to various locations around the world. The Martin TM-76 Mace missile was a two-stage, solid-fueled rocket with a range of approximately 1,100 kilometers (680 miles). It was equipped with a nuclear warhead and was intended for use against strategic targets. The missile was carried in a canister, which was secured to the aircraft's bomb bay by a retaining ring. Once the aircraft reached the desired altitude and position, the ring was released, and the missile was launched using the zero-length launcher. This photograph captures a significant moment in the history of military aviation and missile technology. The Martin TM-76 Mace missile and its zero-length launcher represented a major advancement in the ability of the military to project power from the air and deter potential adversaries during the Cold War. Today, this photograph serves as a reminder of the technological innovations and strategic developments that shaped the second half of the 20th century.
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