Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Brand new Kodiak 900, delivery time only, available September 2026
- Located in Groton, Connecticut; based at KGON
- Total time: 10 hours, 10 landings
- Range: 1,129 NM; Max takeoff/landing weight: 8,000 lb; Basic empty weight: 4,470 lb; Useful load: 3,630 lb
- Fuel capacity: 2,084 lb (311 gal)
- Pratt & Whitney PT6A-140 engine (0 SNEW, 4,000 TBO)
- Hartzell 5-blade swept propeller
- Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck with extensive avionics package, including weather radar, synthetic vision, PlaneSync, Sirius XM, TAWS B+, and more
- FIKI certified, TKS ice protection, inadvertent ice protection
- Additional features: single point refueling, wheel pants, external cargo pod, air conditioning, 10-place oxygen system, ESP Gold (400 hrs.), 4-year maintenance program, pilot training, multiple app subscriptions and database access
- Miss Ashley Red over Snow-White exterior with Royal Blue and Rock Gray accents
- Summit Interior Package: 6 passenger seats with dual armrests, warm brown interior, 10 seats total
- Dual aft body strakes; airworthy
About this Model
Overview
The DAHER Kodiak 900 is a fixed-gear, single-engine turboprop built around backcountry/utility missions—carrying people and cargo into shorter, rougher strips than typical business-oriented turboprops. Compared with earlier Kodiak variants, the 900 emphasizes more cruise speed and mission efficiency while retaining high-lift, STOL-oriented handling and a large, flexible cabin. It is commonly configured for mixed passenger/cargo work, remote access flying, and specialized roles where runway quality and infrastructure are limited.
Mission Fit
Mission planning typically centers on short-field performance, payload/cabin flexibility, and the ability to operate with minimal ground support. It suits operators who value getting in and out of constrained strips and moving real payload rather than maximizing cruise altitude and speed. As a non-pressurized, single-engine platform, it is less aligned with missions that prioritize high-altitude weather avoidance, airline-style climb profiles, or maximum cruise comfort over longer legs.
Cabin
The cabin is designed for utility: a relatively tall, boxy cross-section, durable interior choices, and straightforward access that supports quick turns between passenger and cargo tasks. Seating is commonly arranged for multiple passengers with club or forward-facing layouts depending on operator needs, but the core value is modularity—removing or reconfiguring seats for freight, equipment, or mission kits. Noise, vibration, and temperature management depend heavily on interior specification and mission profile, with comfort typically prioritized less than capability and payload flexibility.