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M51 SLBM

ArianeGroup (formerly EADS Astrium) · Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile / Strategic Nuclear Strike (SLBM) · France · Digital Age (2010–present)

M51 SLBM — Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile / Strategic Nuclear Strike (SLBM)
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The M51 SLBM is a French submarine-launched ballistic missile, built by ArianeGroup, and deployed with the French Navy. Designed to replace the M45 SLBM, it was first deployed in 2010.

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
SLBM
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
France
Manufacturer
ArianeGroup (formerly EADS Astrium)
Operator
French Navy (Le Triomphant class SSBNs)
Primary Role
Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile / Strategic Nuclear Strike (SLBM)
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2010
Produced
50
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$40M
Propulsion
Rocket
Engine
3-stage solid propellant rocket
Launch
Submarine (submerged)
Length (ft)
36.7
MTOW (lb)
110200
Payload (lb)
6600
Service Ceiling (ft)
3000000
Range (mi)
5600
Max Speed (Mach)
20
Armament
6 x TN75 150 kT MIRV warheads; M51.2 carries TNO warhead; stealth re-entry vehicles with decoys