EASY F-15 Paper Airplane! How to make an Amazing Paper Jet, Designed by Project Paper

The F-15 paper jet is one of the coolest paper aeroplane designs because it actually looks like a fighter jet — sharp pointed nose, swept-back wings, and twin tail fins. It also flies brilliantly, gliding for ages with the right throw.

How to Fold the F-15 Paper Jet

1. Fold in half lengthways — A4 paper folded along its long edge, then open back up to see the centre crease.
2. Top corners in — fold the top two corners down to meet the centre crease, forming a pointed triangle.
3. Fold the triangle down — fold the pointy triangle downwards so the tip sits about 3cm above the bottom edge.
4. Corners in again — fold the new top corners in to meet the centre crease, but leave a small triangle of the first fold sticking out at the bottom.
5. Fold the small triangle up — this locks the previous folds in place; it becomes the nose.
6. Fold in half — fold the whole jet in half along the original centre crease, so the nose is on the outside.
7. Fold down the wings — fold each wing down so the top edge meets the bottom edge, creating the swept-back shape.
8. Add tail fins — bend up the back corners of each wing to form small vertical fins, F-15 style.

Tips for Better Flights

• Throw level, not upward — pointed jets fly best flat
• Add a small upward bend at the back of the wings for more lift
• If it nosedives, the nose is too heavy — adjust the wing angle
• Throw smoothly, not with full force