Banderol Missile

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Russia’s new low-cost S8000 Banderol cruise missile is quietly changing the air war over Ukraine’s Black Sea coast.

About Banderol Missile

The S8000 Banderol, which translates to “package” or “small parcel,” is a cruise missile developed by Russia.

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Banderol Missile Launch Platforms

• It is primarily an air-launched munition, with the Orion unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) serving as its primary launch platform. 
• The missile is also integrated for use with the Mi-28 Havoc helicopter. 
• However, reports indicate that Russian has developed a compact ground launcher for the S8000 Banderol, moving beyond its previous airborne carriers. 

Banderol Missile Features

• The missile’s design prioritizes low production costs and simplified manufacturing, incorporating imported foreign components for key systems.
• It is approximately 5 m long, with a wingspan of 2.2 m and a body diameter of 30 cm.  
• Powered by a small, commercially available Chinese turbojet engine, it can travel up to 500 km.  
• Its maximum speed is 620–650 km/h, and its cruising speed is 520–560 km/h.
• It carries a relatively small high-explosive fragmentation warhead that includes about 50 kilograms of explosives. 
• The missile navigates using inertial and satellite guidance.

News: HT