Translated with AI from the Russian original.

The Russian Aerospace Forces are actively using the new S8000 "BanderoL" cruise subsonic missile. The first detailed images of the new munition on the wing-pylon of the Mi-28N "Night Hunter" helicopter have appeared online, with photos published by the Telegram channel "Voennaya Khronika".

It can be seen that the "BanderoL" is suspended on a beam holder – a special rectangular adapter with electronics that attaches to the pylon.

The missile itself is fixed to the holder with special T-shaped grooves and is also connected via a breakaway cable – its red element is visible at the bottom of the holder.

Military expert Alexander Stepanov noted that all combat aircraft of the Aerospace Forces, including Su-34, Su-35S, and even Su-24, can be carriers of the S8000. The "BanderoL" accelerates to 600 km/h, which is 2 times less than the speed of sound.

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