M4 SLBM

_Missile|

          name=M51 SLBM|
          image=Missile-ballistique-M4-eclate.jpg |

Function=ICBM| Contractor= EADS SPACE Transportation|

          Unit_cost= |
          Deployment= 1998|

Engine= three stage solid propellant| Launch_mass= 36,000 kg|

          Length= 11,50 m|
          Diameter=1,93 m |
          Wing_span= |
          Speed= |
          Range= 5000 km|
          Flying_altitude= |

Warhead= 6 MIRV using the 150 kt of TNT (630 TJ) TN-71, with penetration aids |

          Guidance=Inertial  |
          Fuzes= |

Launch_platform=Inflexible |

          }}

The M-4 was a French Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) deployed on the nuclear Redoutable class submarines (except the Redoutable herself, which was not reffited)

They entered service on the 1 May 1985. They were the 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 Triomphant class submarines.