Quest Kodiak

Turboprop • single engine • High Wing • Fixed gear

Range Visualization

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Payload vs. Range

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Avg. pax weight (lbs)

Default: 190 lbs (FAA standard)

Luggage per pax (lbs)

Default: 30 lbs

Passengers

lbs @ lbs / pax

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Fuel on board

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Range

Available Range / nm

Mission capable — Aircraft can handle the current load with full fuel tanks.

Fuel tradeoff required — You'll need to leave gallons of fuel behind ( gal usable for nm range).

Over max gross weight — Reduce payload by lbs to safely operate this aircraft.

Mission Profile

183

KTAS

Cruise Speed

Occupants

1132

Max Range

1391

lbs

Wet Payload

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About the Quest Kodiak

The Quest (now Daher) Kodiak 100 is a clean-sheet 21st-century turboprop designed specifically for rugged, short-field operations. Unlike many of its competitors that were adapted for the role, the Kodiak was built from the ground up for humanitarian and missionary work in inhospitable environments. It features a unique discontinuous leading-edge wing design that provides remarkable stall resistance and aileron authority at low speeds.

Key Features for GA Buyers

STOL Performance: Capable of taking off in under 1,000 feet at maximum gross weight, making it a premier choice for backcountry access.
Modern Avionics: Standard equipped with the Garmin G1000 or G1000 NXi (Series II/III), offering full IFR capability and high situational awareness.
Payload Flexibility: A massive useful load of over 3,500 lbs and a large clamshell cargo door allow for easy transition between passenger and heavy freight missions.
Turbine Reliability: Powered by the legendary Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34, providing peace of mind over hostile terrain.

Trade-offs

Fixed Gear Drag: The robust fixed landing gear limits cruise speeds compared to retractable-gear turboprops like the TBM or PC-12.
Unpressurized: While it can climb to 25,000 ft, the lack of pressurization usually keeps pilots at lower, more oxygen-rich altitudes, potentially increasing exposure to weather.