Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960

The Cessna Grand Caravan EX and Daher Kodiak 100 Series III are rugged single‑engine turboprops optimized for utility and short/rough-field work, while the Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are high‑performance single‑engine turboprops aimed at fast personal and business travel. In category, the Caravan EX is the larger “utility airliner” type, typically configured for around 9–14 passengers depending on interior and regulations, whereas the Kodiak is a slightly smaller STOL utility aircraft commonly set up for about 8–10 passengers. Range for both utility types is generally in the roughly 900–1,200 nm class depending on payload and fuel options, with real-world missions often trading range for load. The TBM 910 and TBM 960 are pressurized, high‑speed executive aircraft; passenger capacity is typically 4–6 plus a pilot, and range is markedly longer, roughly about 1,400–1,700 nm depending on reserves and conditions. Between the TBMs, the 960 is the newer, more efficient, longer‑legged variant, while the 910 is slightly shorter‑ranged but in the same fast cross‑country category.