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

  • Electric plane tested by NASA
  • Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed by Japan
  • Space observatory launched by China
  • Reusable rocket designed by ISRO

Answer: (a) Electric plane tested by NASA

GL-10 (Greased Lightning-10)
  • It is an electric plane that has been developed and successfully flights tested by NASA.
  • It is a battery-powered plane with 10 engines that can take off and land like a helicopter and fly efficiently like an aircraft. 
  • It is a hybrid diesel-electric tilt-wing aircraft.
  • It has a 10-foot wingspan and can take off like a helicopter and fly efficiently like an airplane.
NASA GL-10 Greased Lightning
NASA GL-10 Greased Lightning