M4 SLBM

M4 SLBM

Infobox Weapon
is_missile=yes
name=M4 SLBM


caption=
origin=
type=SLBM
used_by=
manufacturer=EADS SPACE Transportation
unit_cost=
propellant=
production_date=
service=1985
engine=three stage solid propellant
engine_power=
weight=36,000 kg
length=11,50 m
height=
diameter=1,93 m
wingspan=
speed=
vehicle_range=5000 km
ceiling=
altitude=
filling=6 MIRV using the 150 kt of TNT (630 TJ) TN-71, with penetration aids
guidance=Inertial
detonation=
launch_platform="Inflexible"
The M4 was a French Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) deployed on the nuclear "Le Redoutable" class submarines (except the "Redoutable" herself, which was not reffited)

They entered service on the 1 May 1985. They were the first French MIRV-capable nuclear missiles, with six 150 kilotonne warheads.

They were replaced by the improved M45 SLBM missile which is currently in active service abord the "Le Triomphant" class submarines.

Operators

;FRA
*French Navy


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