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M4 SLBM | |
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Type | SLBM |
Service history | |
In service | 1985 |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | EADS SPACE Transportation |
Specifications | |
Mass | 36,000 kg |
Length | 11,50 m |
Diameter | 1,93 m |
Warhead | 6 MIRV using the 150 kt of TNT (630 TJ) TN-71, with penetration aids |
Engine | three stage solid propellant |
Operational range | 5000 km |
Guidance system | Inertial |
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.