Kalam-series engines

{{Short description|Solid propulsion rocket engines}}

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The Kalam-series engines are a set of five solid-propulsion carbon composite rocket engines being developed by Skyroot Aerospace. The engines are named after India’s former President APJ Abdul Kalam.{{Cite web |title=Skyroot signs off 2020 with successful test-firing of Kalam-5 solid fuel motor |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2020/12/28/skyroot-successful-test-firing-kalam-5-solid-fuel-motor.html |access-date=2022-11-18 |website=OnManorama}}

They are to be used in conjunction with the Raman Engine during the launches of Vikram-series small-lift launch vehicles.{{Cite web |date=2020-12-28 |title=Skyroot Aerospace test-fires solid propulsion rocket engine |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/skyroot-aerospace-test-fires-solid-propulsion-rocket-engine/article33435557.ece |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=www.thehindubusinessline.com |language=en}}

List of engines

  • Kalam 5
  • Kalam 80
  • Kalam 100, to power the third stage of Vikram 1.{{Cite web |title=Indian startup Skyroot successfully tests Kalam-100 engine on Vikram-1 launch vehicle {{!}} Watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/indian-startup-skyroot-successfully-tests-kalam-100-engine-on-vikram-1-launch-vehicle-watch-1951554-2022-05-19 |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=India Today |language=en}}
  • Kalam 250
  • Kalam 1000

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Category:Rocket engines of India

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