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Welcome to our latest tutorial on how to make an YF-23 & F-23 Stealth paper airplane jet. Are you a fan of aviation and looking for a fun, new hobby? Look no further than creating your own paper airplane F-23 Stealth jet!
Step-by-Step Video Instructions
Download FREE Printable Template for the F-23 Paper Airplane Jet
The printable templates are all available in A4 size, and PDF format. Although some of the templates are double-sided the design and fold lines have been done on the front of the page to accommodate home printers & users that do not have double-sided printers. You can also ask your local print shop to help you out and get the same quality of prints as the examples in the tutorial videos.
F-23 & YF-23 Stealth
Making a paper jet is a fun and rewarding experience for both kids and adults. The YF-23 paper airplane design is not only unique and impressive, but it also improves fine motor skills and creativity. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating your very own YF-23 paper airplane jet with ease.
The YF-23 paper airplane is based on the Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23, which was a single-seat, twin-engine, stealth fighter aircraft technology demonstrator. Although it was not selected for production by the United States Air Force, it remains a fascinating and iconic aircraft.
Making a paper airplane jet like the YF-23 is a great way to spend some quality time with your family, and it’s a fun activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It’s also a great way to learn about the principles of aerodynamics and the mechanics of how an airplane flies.
The instructions provided in this guide are easy to follow and require minimal tools and materials. So, whether you’re a seasoned paper airplane builder or a beginner, you’ll be able to create an epic YF-23 paper airplane jet in no time.
Materials Needed
- 1 x A4 papers – or download template
- Scissors (optional)
- Folding block (optional)
- Ruler or straight edge (optional)
Getting started: Fine-Tune the Folding
You can use a ruler or straight edge to make sure all the edges and lines of your F-23 Stealth are crisp and clean. You can also use a folding block to ensure the creases are true and correct.
Select the first page and turn the page around in the portrait position and fold it in half (side to side) making sure the edges line up perfectly.
Open up the page and fold the two top corners along folding line Nr.2 forming a mid-section triangle. Do this for both sides.
Next, fold the outer edge of the Nr.2 fold line onto the centre crease line following the Nr.3. fold line. Do the same for both sides.
To fold the mid-section of the F-22 paper airplane jet, a few crease lines need to be made. Following the inner edge of Step 3, and fold line Nr.4, create a crease line. Do the same for fold line Nr.5. Now fold the top of the plane to the bottom where crease lines 4 & 5 intersect, making sure the centre crease lines stay inline.
Open the nose section back up, while pushing inward on fold line Nr.6 creating a rabbet ear. Push the top of the nose down and squash fold all the layers.
Find fold line Nr.8 and fold upward on it to form the nose section of the F-22 paper jet.
Find the cut-out sections on the main wing and remove.
Select the second page and fold it in half (side to side) making sure the edges line up perfectly.
To shape the docking section of the top plane, find the 10 & 11 fold lines and make a hard crease on both. Next, find the Nr.12 fold line where the previous fold intersects and make another hard crease.
Open up all the folds and turn the page around in the portrait position with creases just made at the top. On fold line, Nr.12 push inward to create a reverse fold landing the spine section of the line on the centre crease section of the F-22 paper jet.
Turn the plane around so the folded section is at the bottom with the nose pointing to the left. To shape the winglets/rudders of the F-22 paper airplane jet start by folding the top corners inward on fold line Nr.14. Next, fold the Outer edge of the top flap inward following fold line Nr.15. Repeat for the other side.
Fold the top flap section downward on fold line Nr.16. Secure it with a hard crease. Next, fold the winglet back up on fold line Nr.17 to create the top part of the F-22 Raptor winglet. Repeat the steps for the other side.
Bring the two parts together with the nose sections facing to the left. Slide the second section gently into the pocket section on the nose of the first plane.
Fold the plane in half upwards matching the top wing and body sections. Find fold line Nr.23 and fold the wing downwards to create the main wing section. Repeat for the other side matching the wing fold position.
Shape the cockpit, wings and winglets to get a balanced look on your plane, grab it at the bottom and give it a toss for great fun.
Take to the Skies!
Congratulations on completing your own YF-23 paper airplane jet! We hope you had fun following these easy instructions and that you’re proud of your finished product. Building a paper jet is not only a fun activity, but it also helps improve fine motor skills and creativity.
If you’re looking for more paper airplane designs and resources, please go through our website and select another project from our wide variety of designs and instructions. You can also use different colours and decorate your paper airplane with markers, paint or stickers to make it unique and personal, if our FREE templates are not enough.
Tips for a successful flight
- Use a smooth and glossy paper, it will make the plane glide better and fly farther
- Experiment with different folding techniques, you can make small adjustments to the shape of the wings or tail to see how it affects the flight
- Try different throwing techniques, like a gentle toss or a firm throw, to see which works best for your F-22 Raptor
We encourage you to share your YF-23 paper airplane jet with us and other readers. Please feel free to share pictures of your finished product, as well as any tips or tricks you learned along the way. Folding paper airplanes is a fun hobby that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and we hope you continue to make many more in the future.
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