Jonker JS-1 Revelation
| JS-1 Revelation | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | High performance Sailplane |
| National origin | South Africa |
| Manufacturer | Jonker Sailplanes |
| Number built | 100 (as of 2015) |
| History | |
| First flight | 12 December 2006 |
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The Jonker JS-1 Revelation is a glider built of glass-fibre, carbon fibre and Kevlar. It is available with an 18-metre span for the 18 metre class or a 21-metre span for the Open class. 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.