| M4 SLBM | |
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| Type | SLBM |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1985 |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | EADS SPACE Transportation |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 36,000 kg |
| Length | 11,50 m |
| Diameter | 1,93 m |
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| Warhead | 6 MIRV using the 150 kt of TNT (630 TJ) TN-71, with penetration aids |
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| 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 aboard the Le Triomphant class submarines.
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