Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: DAHER KODIAK 100 SERIES III 2026
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34 turboprop
- Maximum Cruise Speed: 185 knots
- Range: 1,132 nautical miles
- Payload Capacity: 3,500 lbs
- Cabin Volume: 330 cubic feet
- Seating Capacity: Up to 10 passengers
- Avionics: Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck
- Landing Gear: Retractable tricycle landing gear
- Features: Amphibious capability, cargo door, and advanced safety systems
- Ideal for: Short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations, versatile missions including cargo and passenger transport.
About this Model
Overview
The Kodiak 100 Series III is a high-wing, fixed-gear, single-engine turboprop designed around utility missions where runway length, surface quality, and loading flexibility matter more than cruise speed or a pressurized cabin. It is commonly configured to switch between passengers, cargo, and medevac-style layouts with minimal downtime, making it a fit for operators who routinely fly into short or unimproved strips and need predictable dispatch with straightforward ground handling.
Mission Fit
This model suits point-to-point flying where the destination is the constraint—short runways, rough surfaces, limited ground support, or the need to carry bulky items. It can serve as a practical regional shuttle, adventure/outfitter platform, or special-mission aircraft. If your typical flying emphasizes high cruise efficiency, high-altitude comfort, or consistently long legs, other turboprops or light jets may align better.
Cabin
Cabin experience is oriented toward utility and access. The high-wing airframe supports good visibility and typically easier boarding/ground clearance around the cabin area. Interiors vary widely by operator: from durable, easy-clean passenger seating to more refined private-use finishes. Expect a functional environment with an emphasis on payload flexibility and practical stowage rather than a quiet, pressurized executive cabin.