Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Sh09

The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a rugged, single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for short, unimproved strips and utility missions. It typically offers the longest practical point‑to‑point range of the three in cruise and the best efficiency for longer legs, with seating commonly arranged for roughly 8–10 occupants depending on interior and payload tradeoffs. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at fast, flexible access to confined landing sites, IFR-capable operations, and premium passenger transport. Its range is generally shorter than the Kodiak’s but competitive for a light twin helicopter, and it usually carries about 6–7 passengers plus crew in typical executive or utility layouts. The Leonardo SH09 (a single‑engine light helicopter program) targets a simpler, lower operating cost category than the AW109. It generally sits below the AW109 on speed, payload, and overall range, with passenger capacity typically around 6–7 including crew depending on configuration.