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
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