Flying at hypersonic speed is difficult due to generation of shock waves and excessive heat. You can read about the Hypersonic Technology... View Article
Experimental hypersonic planes such as X-43 of NASA, X-51 waverider of Boeing have been tested. Commercial hypersonic planes do not exist as of... View Article
Vehicles which can travel at a speed which is at least 5 times the speed of sound are known as hypersonic vehicles. You can read about the... View Article
In hypersonic engines, the air gets compressed through aerodynamics and forward velocity. It does not use rotating compressors. When airstream... View Article
A hypersonic engine is an engine which helps a vehicle attain hypersonic speeds, i.e. at least Mach 4 - four times the speed of sound. You can... View Article
Ramjet engines are usually efficient when the vehicle is traveling at supersonic speeds of around Mach 3. You can read about the Hypersonic... View Article
For example, the X-33 aircraft of NASA, powered by a scramjet engine, costs around $ 1 billion. You can read about the Hypersonic Technology... View Article
Yes, scramjet is the fastest. X-43 aircraft of NASA holds the record for traveling at a speed of Mach 9.68, it was powered by the scramjet. You... View Article
The main advantage of scramjet and ramjet engines are, it allows the vehicle to achieve greater speeds with higher efficiency and they do not... View Article
No, one cannot say that ramjet is better than scramjet, rather it is the other way round, scramjet is better than ramjet as it can travel... View Article
No, ramjet does not have moving parts.You can read about the Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) - unmanned scramjet technology of... View Article
UPSC Current Affairs Preparation: The Hindu Analysis Watch expert analysis of ‘The Hindu’ dated 16th Aug 2021. Important news and views to boost... View Article
Economy is an important part of the UPSC prelims and mains exams; this series titled ‘Economy This Week’ has been initiated to address the need... View Article
AIR Spotlight is an insightful programme featured daily on the All India Radio Newsonair. In this program, many eminent panellists discuss issues... View Article
UPSC Calendar 2022 has been released by the commission. The Union Public Service Commission has announced the dates of 12 examinations, including... View Article
August 16th, 2021, CNA:- Download PDF Here TABLE OF CONTENTS A. GS 1 Related B. GS 2 Related INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 1. Afghan President Ghani... View Article
Context: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment flagged off ‘Operation Blue Freedom’ to create a World Record at Siachen Glacier.... View Article
Joint Parliamentary Committees have occupied a position of eminence in our country. Joint Parliamentary Committees (JPCs) can be set up for the... View Article
A large part of the discussion on the bills takes place in the Committees. The recommendation of the committee is then sent to the House. That... View Article
