What age is this origami Jet Plane for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 10 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of A4 paper (copy paper is fine) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “ジェットき” (ジェット機). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami Jet PlaneジェットきJet Plane

A cool jet plane with a blunt nose and swept wings that get wider at the back. It flies fast and straight.

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10 steps
about 6 min
1 sheet of A4 paper (copy paper is fine)
Age 5+

How to fold

たて半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from left to right and unfold.
上の2つの角を、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the top corners to the center line.
ななめのふちを、もう一度まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the slanted edges to the center line again.
先を、うしろへ少し折る（まるい先になる）
Fold the tip of the nose behind a little.
先がとがりすぎないので、ぶつかってもつぶれにくくなります。
まん中の線で、うしろへ半分に折る（山折り）
Mountain fold in half along the center line.
先が右になるように向きをかえる
Rotate it so the nose points to the right.
手前の1まいを、ななめに下へ折って、つばさをつくる
Fold the top layer down at a slant to make a wing.
どう体は、先が細く、後ろが少し太くなるようにします。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
こちらも同じようにつばさを折る
Fold the other wing the same way.
つばさを広げる
Open the wings.
ほんとうは、どう体を下にして、つばさが水平になるくらいまで広げます。
できあがり！つばさを左右に広げて、上から見て「T」の形にしたら、できあがり！
Finished! Open the wings so the plane looks like a "T" from the front. Your jet is ready to fly!

How to play

どう体を持って、まっすぐ前へ「スッ」と投げます。つばさのはしを 1cm くらい上に折って立てると、ふらつかずにまっすぐ飛びやすくなります。人に向けて投げないでね。

Hold the body and throw the plane straight forward. If you fold up the outer edges of the wings a little, it flies straighter. Never throw it at people.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Jet Plane for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 10 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of A4 paper (copy paper is fine) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “ジェットき” (ジェット機). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.