UPSC Prelims 2016 – Question 72

UPSC Prelims 2016 – Question 72

Q: What is ‘Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)’, recently in the news?

a) Electric plane tested by NASA
b) Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed by Japan
c) Space observatory launched by China
d) Reusable rocket designed by ISRO

The correct answer is Option 1.

Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10):

  • It is an electric plane that NASA created and successfully tested in flight. Hence, Option 1 is correct.
  • It is a battery-powered aircraft with ten engines that can fly effectively and take off and land like a helicopter.
  • It is a hybrid tilt-wing diesel-electric aircraft.
  • It has a 10-foot wingspan, can fly effectively like an aeroplane, and can take off like a helicopter.

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