Jonker JS-3 Rapture
The Jonker JS-3 Rapture is a glider built of glass-fibre, carbon fibre and Kevlar. It has full-span flaps and can be operated with a wingspan of either 15 m (49.2 ft) or 18 m (59.1 ft).
| JS-3 Rapture | |
|---|---|
| Role | High performance Sailplane |
| National origin | South Africa |
| Manufacturer | Jonker Sailplanes |
| First flight | 12 December 2016 |
| Number built | 200 as of Oct 2023 |
The manufacturer is Jonker Sailplanes of Potchefstroom South Africa, founded in 2004 by two brothers, Attie and Uys Jonker. The structural and chief designer is Attie Jonker, while the airfoil and main aerodynamic features were developed by Johan Bosman in co-operation with the Delft University of Technology.
The first flight of the JS-3 was on 12 December 2016.
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