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Step 1
Fold the paper in half from left to right then unfold back to the original position.
Paper Airplane Build Guide
Sword
One of our fast movers that travels a great distance in a hurry. An experienced pilot in the flight deck of this speed bird could accomplish amazing feats for the aviation world.
Intermediate8 StepsUS Letter8.5 × 11 inPortrait
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How to Fold the Sword
Follow each step in order, keep your folds sharp, and compare your airplane with the images as you go.
8 steps from start to takeoff
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Step 2
Fold the two corners down and in so that they meet flush in the center fold of the airplane.
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Step 3
Fold the left and right corners in to meet at the center fold of the airplane.
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Step 4
Fold the airplane in half vertically so that the tip of the airplane meets the tail end of the plane in the middle. The tip should align directly on the first vertical fold we made in Step 1.
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Step 5
Fold the nose of the aircraft back up by making a new fold about 1 inch from the top edge of the aircraft as seen in the image.
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Step 6
Fold the left and right outer edges in towards the center so that the aircraft makes a complete triangle from tip to tail as seen in the image and the following step. The fold should crease along the edge of the triangle we formed in the last step and continue to the tail.
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Step 7
Fold the airplane in half again along the first vertical line we folded in Step 1.
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Step 8
Fold the wing over so that the leading edge of the wing is flush with the bottom of the fuselage. Turn over and repeat this step for the other wing.
Ready for Takeoff?
You built the Sword.
Give it a test flight. Small adjustments to the wings and winglets can make a big difference in how it flies.
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