S8000 Banderol
| S8000 Banderol | |
|---|---|
| Type | Cruise missile |
| Place of origin |  Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2025–present |
| Used by | Russian Armed Forces |
| Wars | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Kronshtadt Group |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead weight | 150kg[1] |
| Engine | SW800Pro[2] 800N (at STP) |
Operational range | 500 kilometers (311 mi)[3] |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.57 (700 km/h; 434.96 mph; 194.44 m/s)[3] |
Guidance system | Inertial, satellite[3] |
Launch platform | Kronshtadt Orion |
The S8000 Banderol (Russian: S8000 Бандероль) is a small cruise missile developed by the Kronshtadt Group.
Name
Banderol means "package, or small parcel."[3]
History
In May 2025 Military intelligence service of Ukraine (HUR) revealed that Russia was using a new cruise missile called S8000 Banderol.
According to GUR the Banderol is more agile than other Russian cruise missiles, suggesting that it may be intended to use flight profiles that are better able to evade Ukrainian air defense systems.[4]
Description
The Banderol's design emphasizes low cost and ease of manufacturing.[5] Many of the components of the Banderol, including key ones, are imported to Russia from abroad.[6]
The Banderol is air launched with the Kronshtadt Orion being the primary launch platform. It can also be integrated with the Mi-28 Havoc.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Rozouvan, Tamara. "Ukraine's military intelligence publishes supposed details of Russia's S8000 Banderol cruise missile". janes.com. Janes. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ "AliExpress Jet Engine Found in Russia's New Cruise Missile Built With Foreign Tech". kyivpost.com. The Kyiv Post. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Newdick, Thomas. "New Small Russian Cruise Missile Captured By Ukrainian Intelligence". twz.com. The War Zone. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ Newdick, Thomas (2025-05-12). "New Small Russian Cruise Missile Captured By Ukrainian Intelligence". The War Zone. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
- ^ van Brugen, Isabel. "Russia's New 'BanderoL' Cruise Missile Explained". newsweek.com. Newsweek. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ Tril, Maria. "Ukraine finds over 20 components from the US and other countries in Russia's new cruise missile". euromaidanpress.com. Euromaidan Press. Retrieved 12 May 2025.