Offense platform · France
M51
Model: M51
The M51 is a French submarine-launched ballistic missile capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads over intercontinental distances. It represents the sea-based leg of France's nuclear deterrent. The missile features advanced guidance systems and can deploy multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs). M51 – это французская баллистическая ракета, запускаемая с подводных лодок, способная нести несколько ядерных боеголовок.
Configured simulation parameters
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- Munition
- M51 SLBM
- Ammunition type
- missile
- Target class
- ballistic missile
- Range
- 10,000,000 m
- Speed
- 7,000 m/s
- Mass
- 52,000 kg
- Unit cost
- 40,000,000 USD
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