The Harrier plane makes a fantastic addition to your classic folded airplanes. It has a lot of weight in the front to help keep the plane’s flight level. It also has an inbuilt lock to keep the folds in place which helps to reduce drag. On top of all that it also looks cool!
Video tutorial
Instructions
Code
- A blue line is where you need to make a new crease.
- The green dot shows the bit of the paper that you’ll be moving to a new spot.
- The red dot shows where the bit of paper will end up once you’ve finished making the new crease.
Difficulty
- Medium
Step 1
Fold a sheet of paper in half lengthwise.
Step 2
Open the sheet of paper up again. Fold the top corners inwards so they meet at the middle crease. The inside edges of the flaps will line up with the crease.
Step 3
Make a fold underneath the triangle shape(s). The tip of the triangle should end up around an inch from the bottom of the page). Your paper will look a little like an envelope.
Step 4
Fold the top corners inwards so they meet at the middle crease. The inside edges of the flaps will line up with the crease. There will be a little ‘tail’ poking out from under the flaps.
Step 5
Fold the tail over the top of the flaps.
Step 6
Turn the plane over and fold it in half. The flaps and folds will be on the outside of the plane.
Step 7
Fold the wing down. The edge of the wing will line up with the bottom of the plane.
Repeat on the other side.
Step 8
Open the wings up and you’re done! Have fun with your new Harrier!
Thank you for providing instructions on how to fold using this design. I and a few volunteers have already folded 9,000 Harriers, en route to an estimated total of over 10,000. We are folding every page of a year’s subscription to the Congressional Record into paper airplanes. These planes, striped red or blue, will be on exhibit at American University’s Katzen Museum beginning 7 September 2016, in the lead up to this November’s elections. If you are in Washington, DC this fall, I would love for you to see this installation and give you credit for the design chosen.
Wow that sounds like an amazing effort from you and you team. Thank you, I think this is a fairly common design though so no credit needed.
Doing the Harrier for a school project, and I have to say. AWESOME!!!!
Glad you’re enjoying it (and good luck for the project too)
This paper airplane doesnt fly good for me
Can u help me its just flying downwards
Did i do something wrong?
Hi Its Me! Paper planes don’t always fly well on their first flight and need to be calibrated. There are some tips for common issues on the Trouble-Shooting page. The Harrier does have some weight at the front and can handle a strong, sharp throw. I hold the plane at the bottom/middle and throw it angled up slightly. Hope that helps!
If it s your kid s first time making a real paper airplane, this is a good place to start.
This helps kids know how to build learn and making things are cool
I would like more pros and cons about this plane for a prodject. If you could list some as soon as possible, that would be great. Thanks
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Hi there, happy to help if you could let me know what sorts of notes you were looking for?
i have a competition at my school and i’ve got high hopes 🙂
Good luck! Let us know how you go and if you have any tips for us!
same
i actually made it for the first time in my lifetime
I am using this for a project it is the best airplane I have ever seen.
Hope your project goes well!