Cessna 182 Skylane vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii

The Cessna Skylane (typically the 182 series) is a four-seat, single‑engine piston aircraft aimed at personal travel, training, and light business use, whereas the Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a larger, single‑engine turboprop designed for utility, charter, and rugged short‑field operations. In range, a Skylane generally offers a moderate cross‑country capability on the order of roughly 700–900 nautical miles depending on model, power setting, and payload, making it well suited to regional trips with modest luggage. The Kodiak 100 Series III is usually configured and operated with a similar-to-greater practical range often around about 900–1,100 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, and it is optimized to carry people or cargo efficiently into shorter or less‑prepared strips. Passenger capacity is a primary differentiator: the Skylane is typically four seats including the pilot, while the Kodiak commonly seats the pilot plus up to nine passengers in commuter configuration (or fewer with mixed cargo), giving it a much higher people‑moving and payload capability.