Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii

The Cessna Skylane (typically the 182) is a single‑engine, high‑wing piston aircraft best suited to personal travel and light utility flying. It normally carries four people, trades payload for simplicity and low operating cost, and offers a moderate real‑world range commonly on the order of roughly 700–900 nautical miles depending on power setting, fuel, and load. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop built for utility and short/rough-field work, commonly operated as a commuter and cargo platform. It typically seats around 9–14 passengers depending on interior and regulations, with range often around roughly 800–1,000 nautical miles, again varying with payload and reserves. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is also a single‑engine turboprop, positioned as a rugged STOL utility aircraft with a more “backcountry” emphasis and a faster, more modern avionics/interior package than many workhorse types. It commonly seats about 8–10 passengers, with a typical range around roughly 900–1,100 nautical miles, depending heavily on configuration and load.