A DH8D is in which wake category?

A DH8D is in which wake category?

• A. Cat F
• B. Cat A
• C. Cat B
• D. Cat D

Answer: (A)

Wake category shows how much wake turbulence an aircraft typically creates, which in turn determines required separation behind it. Lighter, smaller aircraft generate lighter wake, so they belong to the light category. The DH8D is a small regional turboprop, so it’s classified as a light aircraft and sits in the light wake category. Heavier jets would fall into higher categories, needing greater separation. So the DH8D being a light aircraft makes it Cat A.

Wake category shows how much wake turbulence an aircraft typically creates, which in turn determines required separation behind it. Lighter, smaller aircraft generate lighter wake, so they belong to the light category. The DH8D is a small regional turboprop, so it’s classified as a light aircraft and sits in the light wake category. Heavier jets would fall into higher categories, needing greater separation. So the DH8D being a light aircraft makes it Cat A.