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Phantom I
Phantom II
Phantom III
Phantom IV
Phantom V
Phantom VI


Length 18.5 feet
Width 6.63 feet
Height 4 feet
Weight (without driver) 351 pounds
Top Speed 60 mph
Estimated Total Cost $78,000
Construction Time 18 months
Number of Wheels 3 (Two in front, one in rear)
Type of Rims 20" x 1.75", one piece aluminum
Chassis Tubular shape monocoque
Motor System GE Electronically commutated AC
Number of Solar Cells 722  single crystal terrestrial grade silicon cells
(4.07" x 4.07")
Peak Power Output 950 Watts @ 108 Volts
Array Manufacturer Encapsulation and Construction by Rose-Hulman students
Number of Batteries 80 cells (1.5 Volts/cell)
Battery Voltage 196 Volts maximum
Braking Systems

Primary:  Internal drums on front wheels
Secondary:  Lockable calipers on rear wheel