Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: DAHER KODIAK 100 SERIES II
- Engine: PT6A-34, 750 SHP
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 3,402 kg (7,480 lbs)
- Payload Capacity: 1,134 kg (2,500 lbs)
- Fuel Capacity: 1,500 lbs
- Range: 1,132 nautical miles
- Cruise Speed: 180 knots
- Seating Capacity: Up to 10 passengers
- Avionics: Advanced glass cockpit with integrated systems
- Landing Gear: Tricycle landing gear with large tires for rough terrain
- Special Features: STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) capabilities, versatile for various missions including cargo and passenger transport.
About this Model
Overview
The Kodiak 100 Series II is a fixed-gear, single-engine turboprop designed for utility missions where runway length, surface quality, and field support are limiting factors. It emphasizes low-speed handling, predictable short-field performance, and practical payload flexibility over cruise speed or cabin refinement. Series II updates commonly center on avionics and cockpit ergonomics while preserving the airframe’s core strengths: high-lift wing, robust landing gear, and a wide CG envelope suitable for frequent loading changes.
Mission Fit
This model is typically chosen for missions where the destination is the constraint—runway length, surface, obstacles, and limited services—more than the enroute segment. It supports a range of roles from passenger shuttle to mixed cargo, medevac-style interiors, and special-mission fitments, with the Series II cockpit aimed at reducing workload for single-pilot IFR compared with earlier configurations.
Cabin
Cabin design prioritizes utility: easy access, durable surfaces, and quick-change seating/cargo arrangements. Noise and vibration levels are typical for a single-engine turboprop utility platform, and comfort is strongly influenced by the specific interior, seat type, and soundproofing options installed. Large doors and a boxy cabin cross-section support bulky items and faster turnarounds.