The TM-61
Matador was a tactical surface-to-surface missile. The
Matador was launched by a solid
fuel booster rocket, then flew to its target powered by an Allison
J33 jet engine. The first Matador flew in 1949.
Beginning in 1954, the TM-61 was deployed to West Germany, Korea and
Taiwan.
Over 1,000 Matadors were produced before being
replaced by the TM-76 Mace starting in 1959.
Specifications
(TM-61C)
Designations
Type: Tactical "Cruise"
Missile
Engines: one 57,000 lb (254 kN) thrust
Aerojet solid-fuel booster rocket; one 4,600 lb (2086 kg) thrust
Allison J33-A-37 turbojet
