Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw169
The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing utility aircraft, typically used for short, rugged missions; it carries about 9 passengers (up to 10 seats including the pilot) and offers comparatively long range for its class, roughly in the 1,000–1,100 nautical mile region depending on load and reserves. The Leonardo AW109 GrandNew is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at fast executive and utility work; it generally seats around 6–7 passengers and has a mid‑hundreds‑of‑nautical‑miles range, commonly about 400–500 nm. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a skids‑equipped, lighter‑weight variant optimized for utility and off‑airport flexibility; passenger capacity is similar to the GrandNew (typically 6–7), with range in a similar band, often slightly dependent on mission kit and fuel options. The Leonardo AW169 is a larger intermediate twin‑engine helicopter that steps up in cabin volume and payload; it typically carries about 8–10 passengers and offers range broadly comparable to or somewhat greater than the AW109 family, commonly around 400–450 nm, again strongly configuration‑dependent.
| Spec | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.31 | $ 7.40 | $ 11.84 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | AW109 Grand New | AW109 Trekker | AW169 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 464 | 450 | 440 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.91 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,140 | $ 1,125 | $ 1,658 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Genesys Aerosystems | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 156 | 152 | 140 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,800,000 | $6,950,000 | $9,450,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW207C | PW207C | PW210A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 735 | 735 | 1000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 152 | 152 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 42.5 | 48.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.5 | 11.5 | 14.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.5 | 35.5 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 222.5 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 49.5 |