Scramjet engines used only during the atmospheric phase

Q.  Which of the following is/are true?

1) The scramjet engine is used during the atmospheric phase and outer space phase of the rocket’s flight.
2) Scramjet engines designed by ISRO use Nitrogen Tetroxide as fuel.
- Published on 30 Aug 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Neither 1 nor 2
 
  • The scramjet engine is used only during the atmospheric phase of the rocket’s flight.
  • Scramjet engines will help bringing down launch cost by reducing the amount of oxidiser to be carried along with the fuel.
  • Scramjet engines designed by ISRO uses hydrogen as fuel and the oxygen from the atmospheric air as the oxidiser.

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