Q. The famous “Vikas engine” is used in which of the following launch vehicle/s?
1.PSLV
2.GSLV
3.GSLV Mk-III
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The Vikas is a liquid fueled rocket engine built by ISRO. The engine uses up about 40 metric tons of Unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine (UDMH) as fuel and Nitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) as oxidizer with a maximum thrust of 725 kN.

It was developed by Nambi Narayanan and his team during the 1970s. It is like Viking rocket engines.

The Vikas Engine is the workhorse liquid rocket engine powering:

  • The second stage of India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV),
  • The second stage and the four strap on stages of Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV) and
  • The twin engine core liquid stage (L110) of GSLV Mk-III.

Source: FORUMIAS

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