Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has published a technical breakdown of russia's new S8000 "BanderoL" cruise missile in the "Weapon Components" section of the War & Sanctions portal.

The missile was developed by the sanctioned russian defense contractor Kronstadt. Its primary launch platform is the Orion UAV, which Kronstadt also produced. Adaptation is underway to enable deployment from Mi-28N attack helicopters as well.

A unique feature of the S8000 is its ability to execute tighter turns than other standard russian cruise missiles, such as the Kh-101, 3M-14, 9M727, or Kh-69, while maintaining a classic cruise missile flight trajectory.

The "Banderol" is equipped with a warhead weighing up to 150 kg and can travel up to 500 km at a cruising speed of 500 km/h, using aviation kerosene as fuel.

The missile incorporates several foreign-manufactured components, including:

- Swiwin SW800Pro jet engine (China) — a model aircraft engine available via online marketplaces (approx. $16,000 on AliExpress);

- RFD900x telemetry module (Australia), or its Chinese-made clone;

- Inertial navigation system, likely of Chinese origin;

- Murata batteries (Japan);

- Dynamixel MX-64AR servos by Robotis (South Korea);

- CRP-shielded Comet-M8 antenna (russia, VNIIR-Progress) — also used in Geran drones and UMPK/UMPB guided kits.

Additionally, DIU has identified nearly 20 microchips from U.S., Chinese, Swiss, Japanese, and South Korean manufacturers in the missile's electronics.

Most of the foreign electronics used in the S8000 are supplied through Chip & Dip, one of russia's largest electronics distributors.

Over 20 key components of the S8000 missile and around 30 companies involved in its production or supply chain have been identified.