Which MTOW range defines the MEDIUM Wake Turbulence Category?

• A. MTOW between 7000 kg and 136000 kg
• B. MTOW between 1000 kg and 2000 kg
• C. MTOW between 136000 kg and 210000 kg
• D. MTOW between 5000 kg and 7000 kg

Answer: (A)

Wake turbulence categories are defined by the aircraft’s maximum takeoff weight, grouping aircraft by how much wake they generate. The Medium category sits between Light and Heavy, covering aircraft heavier than the light group but not reaching the heavy group. The standard range for this category is from about 7,000 kg up to 136,000 kg. So the range 7,000 kg to 136,000 kg defines the Medium wake turbulence category. Aircraft like many common airliners (for example, typical medium-sized jets) fall into this band. The other ranges correspond to Light or Heavy categories or mix boundaries, so they don’t define the Medium category.