Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a rugged utility turboprop optimized for short and unimproved strips, making it best suited to backcountry, regional shuttle, and special-mission work. In category terms it’s a high-wing, fixed-gear STOL aircraft rather than a typical executive transport. Its range is generally around 1,000 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, and it commonly carries about 9 occupants (typically up to 8–9 passengers depending on interior and regulatory limits). The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop executive aircraft focused on speed and efficient point-to-point travel. It offers a longer range than the Kodiak, typically around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, and is usually configured for 4–6 passengers plus a pilot (often seating up to about 6 passengers in a high-density layout). The Pilatus PC-12 NGX sits between utility and executive roles as a large-cabin single-engine turboprop with strong runway flexibility and cargo capability. It typically provides about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and commonly seats 6–8 passengers in executive layouts, with higher-capacity commuter configurations possible.