The Bulldog Dart

The Bulldog Dart packs extra layers into the nose. That bulk helps the plane feel solid in the hand and resist nose crumpling after landings.

Difficulty: EasyTime: 4 minutesDistanceSpeedBeginner

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How to Fold a The Bulldog Dart Paper Airplane

Center guide crease

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Fold in half lengthwise and open flat.

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Step 1: Center guide crease
Fold in half lengthwise and open flat.
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Step 2: Fold top corners in
Fold both top corners to the center crease.
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Step 3: Fold the tip down
Fold the point down so it meets the bottom edge of the triangular folds — this creates the bulldog’s blunt nose stack.
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Step 4: Fold sides to the center
Fold the left and right edges into the center crease over the blunt nose.
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Step 5: Fold in half
Fold the plane in half along the center crease.
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Step 6: Fold the wings
Fold each wing down evenly. Keep the thick nose as the front reference.
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Step 7: Ready to throw
Level the wings and throw firmly. The heavy nose helps a straight first flight.

Why is it called a bulldog?+

The folded-down tip makes a short, thick nose — more like a bulldog’s face than a needle point.