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How To Build Dart Paper Airplanes

There are five Dart Paper Airplanes in this section: The Hammerhead, The Barracuda, The Manta Ray, The Marlin and the Bottlenose. These are variations of the schoolyard favorite - the dart paper airplane. They're easy to fold and capable of fast flights.


Hammerhead photo

Hammerhead Paper Airplane

This compact version of the classic has a tail for horizontal stability, extra strong wings and is a high speed flyer.

 

 Barracuda Photo

Barracuda Paper Airplane

Almost a glider, this dart requires folding accuracy for its clever nose section but it flies and satisfied when well made.

 

 Manta Ray Plane Photo

Manta Ray Paper Airplane

Easty to fold, this dart has a forward swept winglets (canards) which give you extra control of its flying characteristics.

 

 Marlin Plane Photo

Marlin Paper Airplane

This simple variation of the classic dart is easy to fold and can be thrown very hard as a "blackboard bomber" should.

 

 Bottlenose Plane Photo

Bottlenose Paper Airplane

An extra heavy nose and small wings make this sleek jet-like craft the fastest dart in the entire collection.