M4 SLBM
| M4 SLBM | |
|---|---|
| Type | SLBM |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1985 |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | EADS SPACE Transportation |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 36,000 kg (79,000 lb) |
| Length | 11.5 m (38 ft) |
| Diameter | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Warhead | 6 × TN 71 MIRV, with penetration aids |
| Blast yield | 6 × 150 kt (630 TJ) |
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| Engine | Three stage Solid-fuel rocket |
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Operational
range |
5,000 km (3,100 mi) |
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Guidance
system |
Inertial |
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Launch
platform |
Redoutable-class submarines |
The M4 was a French submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) deployed on the nuclear Redoutable-class submarines (except the Redoutable herself, which was not refitted).
They entered service on May 1st,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 Triomphant-class submarine.
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