M4 (missile)

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).^[1]

M4 SLBM
Type	SLBM
Service history
In service	1985
Production history
Manufacturer	EADS SPACE Transportation
Specifications
Mass	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)
Engine	Three stage Solid-fuel rocket
Operational range	5,000 km (3,100 mi)
Guidance system	Inertial
Launch platform	Redoutable-class submarines

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

They were replaced by the improved M45 SLBM missile which was in service aboard the Triomphant-class submarine.^[1]

Operators

 France

• French Navy