Monoplane
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A monoplane is a fixed-wing aircraft configuration with a single mainplane, in contrast to a biplane or other types of multiplanes, which have multiple planes.
Low wing on a Supermarine Spitfire
Mid wing on a de Havilland Vampire T11
High wing on a de Havilland Canada Dash 8
Parasol wing on a Consolidated PBY Catalina
Bracing (aeronautics)
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In aeronautics, bracing comprises structural members which stiffen the functional airframe to give it rigidity and strength under load. Bracing may be applied both internally and externally, and may t
Interplane struts and bracing wires on a de Havilland Tiger Moth
Handley Page V/1500 multi-bay biplane
Parallel struts on a Sopwith Camel
V-struts on a Nieuport 10