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Jonker Sailplanes is a glider manufacturer based in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
History
Uys Jonker and his brother, Attie Jonker founded Jonker Sailplanes in 2004.
Products
The following aircraft are in production or under development
- Jonker JS-1 Revelation 18m/21m flapped sailplane with jet sustainer - 2006
- Jonker JS-2 Revenant 18m/21m flapped self-launcher
- Jonker JS-3 Rapture 15m/18m flapped with jet sustainer or electric propulsion
- Jonker JS-4 Rengeti 15m/18m standard class sailplane with jet sustainer or electric propulsion
- Jonker JS-5 Rey Open class sailplane with jet sustainer or self-launcher
References
- "South African CAA Media Statement" (PDF). Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- "Jonker web-site". Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- Franz, Athol (March 2016). "Jonker Sailplanes". African Pilot.