Today you will be creating your very own paper USA Jet Airplane! Do you know which ActionJet airplane you see below? Looks like an F-16 Thunderbird, isn’t it?

Let’s try this out!

Click here to print the Jet Airplane picture

Print out the Jet Airplane picture on regular printer paper and cut out the pattern. Don’t use paper that is too thick or else it will be difficult to fold. Ask mom or dad to help you with the scissors!

1. Use the dotted lines on the instructions to help guide you with the folds.

2. Start with the blank side up. Fold in half and unfold.

3. Fold the left and right corners to the center.

4. Fold the left and right corners to the center.

5. Turn it over.

6. Fold in half.

7. Fold the top layer toward the left side.

8. Turn it over.

9. Fold the remaining layer toward the right side.

10. Open to reveal the airplane.

In the air combat role, the F-16 has BVR, day/ night, and all weather capabilities. It can fly over 500 miles and back to deliver ordnance during air-to-surface missions.

The F-16, for most people, is the coolest plane ever!

Latest versions of the F-16 keep the pilot informed with a wide angle Head Up Display and infra red imaging. The aircraft needs only the turning of two switches for engine start. It can be ready to take off in less than sixty seconds from engine start.

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrate their supersonic jet aircraft through a show comprised of a series of intricate manoeuvres. The exhibit of their aircraft roaring overhead has been said to increase service enlistment while enhancing the image of the USAF.

A show typically lasts over one hour. In it the team performs around thirty manoeuvres. The team personnel are made up of eight pilots, four support officers, and three civilians and over 130 enlisted personnel.

The Thunderbirds, based at Nellis Air Force Base, NV, was originated in 1953 and are still going strong to date.

For more information about the F 16 Thunderbirds, visit our shop at Actionjetz.com