Missile M-4
French submarine-launched ballistic missile, 5,000 km range, manufactured by EADS and entered service in 1985. Key figures: range 5,000 km, top speed 18,500 km/h, guidance Inertial, in service since 1985. In service with 1 country — France.
| Warhead | 6 nuclear MIRV TN71 |
| Nuclear yield | 150 kt |
| Diameter | 1,930 mm (76.0 in) |
| Length | 11,500 mm (452.8 in) |
| Weight | 36,000 kg (79,366 lb) |
| Range | 5,000 km (3,107 mi) |
| Max. speed | 18,500 km/h (Mach 18.5) |
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Description
The M4 is a French submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) that entered service on 1 May 1985. It was the first French missile to utilize multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) technology.
The missile is a three-stage solid-fuel rocket. It employs an inertial guidance system. The armament consists of six TN 71 warheads, each with a yield of 150 kilotonnes. The payload includes penetration aids.
France was the sole operator of the M4, deploying the system within the French Navy. The missiles were carried by Redoutable-class submarines, with the exception of the Redoutable itself, which was not refitted for the system. The M4 was replaced by the M45 SLBM.
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- JUL 232026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
- JAN 252026 Updated Max speed updated
- JAN 242026 Updated Max speed added
- JAN 192026 Updated Description, guidance and 2 more fields added
- JAN 182026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed