MD-80 Series (DC-9-80) Undifferentiated or Other Model
Flight Crew Flight Engineer; Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 230; Flight Crew Total 18000; Flight Crew Type 8000
Inflight Event / Encounter Wake Vortex Encounter
Flight Crew Regained Aircraft Control
Procedure; Environment - Non Weather Related
We took off closely behind [an] A321 on 36R DFW with winds reporting on ATIS as 360/14. Right after we lifted off the ground we encountered dramatic roll to the left and then to the right from the wake of the A321. We both were on the controls and were able to maintain control of the aircraft. I am not sure of the angle of bank we obtained in either direction but I am guessing it was less than 30 degrees. It was a dramatic roll with some turbulence associated with it and I reported it immediately to tower as they handed us off to departure. After checking in with DFW departure I also informed them of the wake we encountered. The controller asked if anyone was hurt and I told him no. I added that I was aware that they are not required to give us extra separation from that aircraft but that the A321 is a large aircraft with large winglets. I am guessing that the wind had an effect as well with holding the wake longer on our path. I have talked with other pilots who have told me that they have also encountered this on following the smaller Airbus as well. Maybe it's time to take a look at this?!
Reporter reiterated concern with spacing behind A321-type aircraft with winglets [sharklets].
MD80 Captain reported encountering significant wake turbulence departing DFW in trail of an A321.