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Paper Airplane Gallery


Plane Number 97197

Plane Number 97197

BODY STYLE

The Dart

DESIGN

Red

INSIGNIA

Roundel

Description: The Dart is very streamlined, with a really long fuselage (body) and delta wing.

Characteristics: The Dart is excellent for long-distance flights and flights requiring accuracy, but its stunt capabilities are extremely limited. The Dart is an extremely fast and stable paper airplane.

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