A biplane was a staple of early aviation. How did the sesquiplane differ from the traditional biplane?

The sesquiplane was used frequently by Allied Air Forces during World War I, and it was distinguishable from its cousin, the biplane, because the lower wing was someone smaller to reduce drag and weight. The most famous sesquiplanes were made by the French Nieuport company.

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