Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Aircraft Model: DAHER KODIAK 100 SERIES II
- Configuration: Amphibious
- Engine: PT6A-34, 750 SHP
- Propeller: Hartzell 3-blade
- Max Takeoff Weight: 3,402 lbs
- Useful Load: 1,500 lbs
- Cabin Capacity: 6 seats
- Range: 1,000 nautical miles
- Avionics: Garmin G1000
- Features: Cargo door, large cabin space, rugged design suitable for short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations
- Ideal for: Utility missions, air taxi, and adventure flying.
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.