Jonker Sailplanes

South African glider manufacturer

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

## History

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

## Products

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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

## References

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1. ^ "South African CAA Media Statement" (PDF). Retrieved 21 December 2016.
2. ^ "Jonker web-site". Retrieved 12 December 2016.
3. ^ Franz, Athol (March 2016). "Jonker Sailplanes". African Pilot.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jonker Sailplanes.

* Company website