In January 2026, which propulsion component ran for more than 12 minutes during a DRDO ground test for India’s hypersonic missile programme?
Question and options
In January 2026, which propulsion component ran for more than 12 minutes during a DRDO ground test for India’s hypersonic missile programme?
- A cryogenic rocket turbopump
- An actively cooled scramjet combustor
- A solid rocket booster
- A variable-cycle turbofan
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - An actively cooled scramjet combustor
On 9 January 2026 DRDO ran a full-scale actively cooled scramjet combustor for more than 12 minutes. The ground test took place at its Scramjet Connect Pipe Test facility.
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