DRDO Scramjet Combustor Test Boosts Hypersonic Missile Plan
Why in the news
DRDO reached a milestone in its hypersonic missile effort when a key propulsion part, the scramjet combustor, passed a long ground test.
Key facts
- Conducted by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad, a DRDO lab.
- Component tested: actively-cooled scramjet full-scale combustor.
- Venue: the Scramjet Connect Pipe Test Facility.
About scramjet technology
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full form | Supersonic Combustion Ramjet |
| Type | Air-breathing engine |
| Speed | Mach 5 and above (over 6,100 kmph) |
| Advantage | Sustains high speed for long periods with no onboard oxidiser |
Exam angle
- Lab involved: DRDL, Hyderabad.
- Scramjet uses supersonic combustion.