triplane
aviation
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A triplane is an airplane that features three main supporting surfaces, or wings, stacked one above the other. This design was first used in 1909. While biplanes (airplanes with two wings) were common in early aviation, particularly during World War I, a few triplane designs also proved successful during that period. However, aircraft with four or more wings have generally remained curiosities.12
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