How do Nerf Whistler Darts work?

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Nerf Whistler darts produce a high-pitched whistling noise due to a specific design that includes a 4mm wide by 2mm tall opening leading to a cylindrical cavity approximately 12mm in diameter and 7mm tall. The sound is generated similarly to traditional whistles that do not utilize a pea mechanism. For those looking to scale up the dart tips using balsa wood, maintaining the proportions of the original design is crucial for achieving the desired whistling effect.

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Hello.
I was wondering if someone could explain to me how Nerf Whistler darts work. These are the darts that are orange with black, rubber tips. In the top of the dart, there is a tiny 4mm wide by 2mm tall. This tiny opening leads to a cylindrical cavern inside of the top of the dart. It is approx. 12mm in diameter and 7mm tall. When you shoot the dart, It produces a high pitched whistling noise. I am wanting to scale up the tips of these darts and make them out of balsa wood and I want the wood to produce a whistle sound too. Should I just scale up the dimensions of the top of the dart or are there some ideal proportions to produce the best whistle? How do the darts themselves actually make the whistle sound?
Thank you.
 
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They work the same way as any whistle that does not use a pea.
 

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