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I am pretty sure that the width is 18 7/16". 
Let me ask the guys on the rocket forum.
Yep, pretty darn close to the 18 7/16" spec. Got a response from a MPS-1 owner and he measured it to be 18 5/16". The 17" measurement that you mentioned is without the side panels. Apparently they can be removed. For what reason I don't know? 
He also said that there aren't any vents on the sides. Just on the top and bottom. If you look at the detailed photos of the mps-1 it's clear that there are no vents on the sides. 
*Michael*
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