5. ICAO Wake Turbulence Categories
5.1 Category Definitions
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*Specific aircraft types, refer to Table 5-2.
| ICAO Wake Turbulence Category | Maximum Certified Take-off Weight |
|---|---|
| SUPER (J) | Above 560,000 kg* |
| HEAVY (H) | Above 136,000 kg (except SUPER) |
| MEDIUM (M) | Above 7,000 kg up to 136,000 kg |
| LIGHT (LIGHT) | Up to 7,000 kg |
5.2 Common aircraft types
| ICAO Wake Turbulence Category | Maximum Certified Take-off Weight |
|---|---|
| SUPER (J) | A380, AN-124, AN-225 |
| HEAVY (H) | A330, A340, A350, B747, B767, B777, B787, MD11 |
| MEDIUM (M) | A320, B737, MD80, E170, E190, CRJ1, ATR, DHC8 |
| LIGHT (LIGHT) | C172, C208, DA40, DA42, DA62, BE20, BE40, B350, PA28 |