Stock photography, photos: Mace Ballistic Missile Stock photos of The Mace missile is a streamlined, more advanced version of the Matador winged cruise missile. Originally designated TM-76, the Mace was designed and built by the Martin Company (later Martin Marietta). Development of the missile began in 1954. The missile was powered by a turbojet engine which could produce 5,500 pounds of thrust. At launch, boost was provided by a solid-fueled motor, attached under the vehicle's tail. The solid rocket booster could produce a thrust of 100,000 pounds. Paris Air Show ˆ France. Photograph: © Robert Burch Click for a larger image and more information Keywords associated with this stock photo: aero, aerospace, weapons, weapon, military, destruction, bombing, munitions, armaments, missile, rocket, mace, intercontinental, nuclear, nuclear payload, defense, strategic weapon, ballistic missile