Which stage of GSLV Mk III (LVM3) uses solid propellant?
- Core stage only
- Strap-on boosters only
- Upper stage only
- Both strap-ons and core
Answer: Strap-on boosters only
LVM3 uses two large S200 solid rocket boosters for initial thrust. The core L110 stage uses liquid UDMH/N2O4, and the C25 upper stage uses cryogenic LH2/LOX.