How to Make a Stealth Origami
During the Gulf War, the United States used 56 Stealth Bombers in 1,270 missions; not one was hit by enemy artillery. Though surprising, this isn't an atypical result when using stealth aircraft. To escape radar detection, the planes are made with angled panels on the fuselage that scatter radar signals. Their shape and use of absorbent materials also prevent visual and audio detection. Making a stealth origami will allow you to visualize how these planes are shaped and how they so successfully escape detection.
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Instructions
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Fold the paper in half, and lay it down so the folded edge is on the right.
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Mark a point at the bottom end of the sheet that is 1.5 inches from the left side of the sheet. Mark another point at the bottom end of the sheet that is 3.5 inches from the left side of the sheet.
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Mark a point that is 1 inch away from the bottom of the sheet on the left hand side. Mark another point that is 1 inch above the 3.5 inch mark you made in Step 2.
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Connect the dots to create two "V" shapes, and cut along the lines. When you're finished, the bottom of the folded piece of paper will have a jagged edge.
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Open the folded piece of paper, but keep the jagged edge along the bottom.
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Fold down the top corners to the center to form a point.
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Fold the point down at the line created when you folded down the corners in Step 6.
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Fold the top corners down again in the same way you did in Step 6.
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Flip over the plane so the folds are facing the table. Fold the plane in half lengthwise.
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Open the folded piece of paper. Keep the plane's point at the top.
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Fold the right wing toward the center, but make the crease about a 1/2-inch away from the center of the plane.
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Fold the left wing toward the center, but make the crease about a 1/2-inch away from the center of the plane.
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