Our Story
“The project began in September 2023 as a conceptual idea. Over the following months, we validated its feasibility through consultations with experts, including the Chairs of Turbomachinery, Aerospace Structure Design, Carbon Composites, and Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics. With their insights, we confirmed that achieving Mach 1 is possible. We then proceeded with the conceptual design phase, using parametrization to establish the initial aircraft sizing. Our focus was on minimizing wave drag and enhancing thrust augmentation through various strategies.“
Members
Phantum currently has 90+ active members and plenty of room to grow.
We estimate that in the long run, Phantum can grow to over 150 members
This leads to a considerable amount of alumni who have participated at Phantum, who enter the industry more prepared to take on professional tasks.
The members’ varying backgrounds lead to a multicultural and progressive environment, allowing anyone to participate. The club is also open to members from all universities and university programs. Our current members come from 10+ programs and over 20+ countries.
Club Goal
Phantum’s main mission is to educate the engineers of today for the challenges of tomorrow. This is done by giving the members an opportunity to put their theoretical knowledge to practice, as well as learn new things by doing. Members learn to design various aspects of an aircraft, as well as to manufacture using modern tools (3D-printing, manual cutting, CNC, CFRP manufacturing, etc).
Our Vision
Phantum envisions pushing the boundaries of unmanned aviation by developing cutting-edge, high-speed, and machine learning-augmented drones that set new records in performance and innovation. Our goal is to design and build reusable, supersonic-capable UAVs that redefine what is possible in the RC aircraft category. By combining advanced aerodynamics, high-performance propulsion, and intelligent control systems, we aim to achieve sustained transonic and supersonic flight while maintaining efficiency, stability, and reliability. As a student-driven organization, we foster a culture of engineering excellence, hands-on learning, and collaboration, striving to be at the forefront of aerospace technology and inspire the next generation of engineers.
