Jonker Sailplanes Explained

Jonker Sailplanes is a glider manufacturer based in Potchefstroom, South Africa.^[1]

History

Uys Jonker and his brother, Attie Jonker founded Jonker Sailplanes in 2004.^[2]

Products

The following aircraft are in production or under development

• Jonker JS-1 Revelation 18m/21m flapped sailplane with jet sustainer - 2006^[3]
• 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

External links

• Company website

Notes and References

1. Web site: South African CAA Media Statement. 21 December 2016.
2. Web site: Jonker web-site. 12 December 2016.
3. Franz. Athol. March 2016. Jonker Sailplanes. African Pilot.