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 advanced tools like 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 52 active members and plenty of room to grow.
We estimate that in the long run, Phantum can grow to over 150 members, when comparing themselves to other TUM clubs.
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 5 programs and over 12 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
Valkyrie’s mission will consist of 3 sections: take off & climb, supersonic dash, and descent landing. During take-off, the drone will be operated manually by a pilot, who will then also bring the drone up to an altitude of 5000 meters. To proceed with the supersonic dash, the pilot wi level the drone out and engage its autopilot, which will keep control of the aircraft as accelerates to Mach 1. Keep in mind the pilot will be able to take control of the aircraft at a times during the dash. When our systems detect that Mach 1 has been reached, the aircraft wi switch back to manual operation and decelerate. Valkyrie will then descend and the pilot will lan it back on the airstrip. We are also investigating and will potentially develop software to automate all 3 sections of the flight.
