Kodiak 100

Modern construction, a glass cockpit, and a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turboprop engine combined with short field performance, multi-role versatility, and a really cool name. Daher’s Kodiak 100 is a modern day bushplane with power and attitude.

History

Making its maiden flight on October 16, 2004, the type received FAA certification in 2007. Quest, the company behind it, intended the airplane to be used on rough airstrips and in tough to get into locations with an eye towards some of the missionary work that interested customers were after.

In 2019, Daher, a French company best known for their TBM series of turboprops, bought Quest and has since made their two aircraft line-up a centrepiece of their aviation operations. The TBM offered to customers who need a fast airplane and the Kodiak available for those wanting something that can get into rougher airstrips and locations.

FLY VFE Connect operates a fleet of 5 x K100 series aircraft, with a further order of 5 more expected to be placed by the end of 2023 as we look to expand our bush flying services around the globe.

Range

Normal Range: 524 nm
Max Range: 845 nm
Service Ceiling: 25000 ft

Distances

Takeoff Distance: 934 ft
Balanced Field Length: 1720 ft
Landing Distance: 765 ft

Performance

Rate of Climb: 1340 fpm
Max Speed: 180 kts
Normal Cruise: 154 kts
Economy Cruise: 133 kts
Cost per Hour: $ 634.14
Max Wing Loading: 30.2 lbs/sq ft
Stall Speed: 77 KCAS

Power Plant

Engines: 1
Engine Mfg: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Engine Model: PT6A-34

Technical Specifications

Exterior

Exterior Height: 14 ft 7 in
Wing Span: 45 ft 0 in
Length: 33 ft 10 in

Interior

Cabin Height: 4 ft 9 In
Cabin Width: 4 ft 6 In
Cabin Length: 15 ft 10 In
Cabin Volume: 248 cu ft
Internal Baggage: 38 cu ft

Occupancy

Crew: 1
Passengers: 1-10

Operating Weights

Max T/O Weight: 7255 Lb
Max Landing Weight: 6690 Lb
Empty Weight: 3775 Lb
Fuel Capacity: 320 gal Lb
Payload Useful: 3530 Lb
Payload W/Full Fuel: 1391 Lb
Max Payload: 2515 Lb