Daher Kodiak 100
The Daher Kodiak 100 is a rugged single-engine turboprop built specifically for short-field bush flying, missionary and humanitarian aid work, and light cargo hauling in remote regions with poor infrastructure. Its oversized tyres, high wing, and STOL-optimised flaps let it operate from rough gravel or grass strips that most turboprop aircraft of its size can't use. It competes directly with the long-established Cessna Caravan in the same rugged-utility niche, offering somewhat better short-field performance. Missionary aviation organisations and remote cargo operators across Africa, Asia, and the Americas have adopted it widely for exactly these demanding conditions.
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The Kodiak 100's oversized tyres and STOL-optimised flaps let it fly from rough gravel strips, competing directly with the Cessna Caravan.
Specifications
| Length | 10.1 m (33 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.9 m (49 ft) |
| Height | 4.6 m (15 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 9 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 3.2 t |
| Range | 1,132 NM (2,096 km) |
| Maximum speed | 174 kt (322 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 77 kt (143 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,340 ft/min (6.8 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 285 m (935 ft) |
| Landing distance | 215 m (705 ft) |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34 |
| Units built | 250 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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