Aircraft Daher Kodiak 100 Series III

The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a 10-seat utility turboprop built for places without infrastructure: it operates from strips around 300 m, paved or not. Cruise 339 km/h, range 1,861 km; charter from $1,350 per flight hour.

The Kodiak 100 was designed from the outset for backcountry work: rugged fixed gear, a high wing with a discontinuous leading edge for low-speed control, and a PT6A-34 (750 shp) running on Jet A-1.

The cabin swaps quickly between passenger and cargo configurations, with an optional external cargo compartment for outsized loads.

For regional operators and for hunting, mountain and expedition destinations in Central Asia it opens sites otherwise reachable only by helicopter — at a fraction of the hourly cost.

When payload and range requirements grow, the next step in the family is the stretched Kodiak 900.

Manufacturer specifications: Daher Socata

Rental price

$ 1 350

Purchase price

$ 3 200 000

Seats

339

Speed, km/h

1 861

Range, km

1.78

Trunk volume, m³

Suitcases

$1 350

Rental price

Technical specifications

Type of aircraft

Aircraft

Cabin size

Cabin width, m

1.37

Cabin length, m

4.83

Cabin height, m

1.45

Cabin volume, m³

7.02

Luggage compartment volume, m³

1.78

Aircraft size

Aircraft length, m

10.3

Aircraft height, m

4.48

Wingspan, m

13.7

Advantages of aircraft

Short field requirement

Access to sites closed to most aircraft types. As payload and range needs grow, the next step up is the Kodiak 900 with a stretched fuselage.

Field maintenance

Design simplicity for operation far from service centres

Flexible cabin configuration

Passenger, cargo or mixed layout with standard equipment

Lower entry price than the larger version

The family's base aircraft while keeping its short-field performance

Up to ten seats

Moves groups and staff in a compact airframe

Runs on Jet A-1

The PT6A-34 turboprop uses kerosene available at every major airport in the region

Popular destinations

Tashkent - Karshi

Flight range (km) – 393
Flight time: 01:10
Cost: 1600

Astana - Pavlodar

Flight range (km) – 408
Flight time: 01:10
Cost: 1600

Tashkent - Nukus

Flight range (km) – 811
Flight time: 02:25
Стоимость – 3250

Almaty - Ust-Kamenogorsk

Flight range (km) – 852
Flight time: 02:30
Стоимость – 3400

Астана - Атырау

Дальность полёта (км) – 1491
Время полёта – 04:25
Стоимость – 5950

Commercial data

USA

Country of manufacture

2007

Start of production

End of production

3 200 000

Price of a new aircraft ($)

2 200 000

Price of a used aircraf ($)

850

Flight hour cost ($)

2 000

Hot Section Inspection (HSI) (hours)

4 000

Overhaul interval (hours)

100 hours

A-Check Interval

12 months (annual inspection)

B-Check Interval

Aircraft operating costs

Approximate costs calculated for the flight duration listed below

Variable Costs (USD) / hour	200 hours	400 hours	600 hours	800 hours
Engine programs	110	110	110	110
Airframe programs	-	-	-	-
Screw programs	14	14	14	14
Maintenance cost	154	140	133	129
Fuel (Jet A-1 $1 150/ton)	167	167	167	167
Takeoff, landing, handling fees	100	100	100	100
Navigation	25	25	25	25
Additional crew costs	40	40	40	40
Other costs	35	35	35	35
Amount of variable costs	645	631	624	620
Fixed costs / Year
Crew salary	36 000	36 000	36 000	36 000
Engineer's salary	-	-	-	-
Crew training	6 500	6 500	6 500	6 500
Software and navigation	3 500	3 500	3 500	3 500
Insurance	20 000	20 000	20 000	20 000
Parking	10 000	10 000	10 000	10 000
Management fee	-	-	-	-
CAMP	2 000	2 000	2 000	2 000
Technical management	5 000	5 000	5 000	5 000
Other costs	4 500	4 500	4 500	4 500
Total fixed costs	87 500	87 500	87 500	87 500
TOTAL expenses	216 500	339 900	461 900	583 500
TOTAL price per flight hour	1 082	850	770	729

Price per hour

$2 000

Daher TBM 980

Cruising speed

389 km/h

Flight range

2 091 km

Seats

Luggage compartment, ft³

1.78

Luggage items

Price per hour

$1 500

Pilatus PC-12 PRO

Cruising speed

537 km/h

Flight range

3 269 km

Seats

Luggage compartment, ft³

0.97

Luggage items

Price per hour

$2 000

Pilatus PC-12 NG

Cruising speed

528 km/h

Flight range

3 417 km

Seats

Luggage compartment, ft³

1.13

Luggage items

Price per hour

$2 000

Piper M500

Cruising speed

482 km/h

Flight range

1 852 km

Seats

Luggage compartment, ft³

0.57

Luggage items

Price per hour

$1 450

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Short business trips: a small but comfortable aircraft such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+ or Embraer Phenom 300E is suitable for business meetings.
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Transcontinental flights: for long flights, you need an aircraft with long range and sleeping places, such as the Bombardier Global 6000 or Gulfstream G650ER.

Number of passengers:

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Distance and route:

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Budget:

Determine your budget and compare the cost of buying different models. We’ll tell you when you could cut corners and when you shouldn’t do that.
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Frequently asked questions

What is Daher known for and what is the TBM line?

France's Daher builds the TBM — the fastest production single-engine turboprops in the world. The current TBM 960 reaches 611 km/h — light-jet speed at turboprop economics. Range ~3,200 km, six seats, airliner-grade automation: auto-throttle, automatic descent on depressurisation and pilotless Autoland. Since 1990 more than 1,200 TBMs have been delivered. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

How much does the TBM 960 cost and what does operation cost?

A new TBM 960 is about $4.8M, fresh TBM 940s on the pre-owned market $3.5–4.2M, early TBM 850s can be found at $2–2.5M. Operation is the key argument: burn of only ~220 L/hour versus 400+ for a comparable jet, direct costs around $700–900 an hour. On routes up to 1,500 km the TBM loses just 15–20 minutes to a light jet. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

How does the TBM differ from the Pilatus PC-12?

Both are single-engine PT6 turboprops, but the philosophy differs. The TBM 960 is about speed: 611 km/h versus ~500 for the PC-12, but the cabin is more compact with six seats. The PC-12 NGX is about capacity and versatility: 8–9 passengers, a cargo door, unpaved-strip operation. A family or executive with 'two-or-three and fast' routes leans to the TBM, a group to the Pilatus. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Which country is Daher from, how old is the TBM marque and how many built?

Daher is a French company; the TBM turboprop line (the Socata heritage) has been built since 1988. In that time more than 1,200 TBMs have been built — the fastest production single-engine turboprops in the world, operated mainly in the US and Europe. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

What routes and tasks suit turboprops?

Turboprops are the optimum for flights up to 1,500–2,000 km: London–Geneva, Paris–Milan, Vienna–Munich. Their element is short and unpaved strips: a Pilatus PC-12 lands in 600 m, so thousands of airfields are reachable that a jet physically cannot use. An hour costs one and a half to two times less than a jet, and on legs up to 1,000 km the time penalty is only 15–25 minutes. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

What range and how many passengers do turboprops have?

Single-engine aircraft take 4–9 passengers: the TBM 960 seats six over 3,200 km, the Pilatus PC-12 NGX up to nine over 3,400 km. The twin-engine King Air 360ER carries eight almost 5,000 km. Class cruise speed is 500–610 km/h. A rule of thumb: a full cabin cuts maximum range by 20–30%. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

How does a turboprop differ from neighbouring classes?

A jet is faster — 750–850 km/h versus 500–610 — and flies higher, above turbulence. The turboprop answers with economics: 220–350 L/hour versus 500–700, a charter hour from $1,800 versus $3,000+, plus access to short unpaved strips. On legs up to 1,000 km the time difference is under half an hour, so short hops make sense by turboprop and long ones by jet. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Which turboprops are in the fleet and how do they differ?

The fleet has 13 models: the fast Daher TBM 960 and Piper M700 Fury (556–611 km/h, 5–6 seats), the roomy Pilatus PC-12 NG/NGX/PRO with a cargo door and nine seats, the twin King Air 260 and 360ER for long legs up to 5,000 km, the business Piaggio Avanti Evo with jet speed and a stand-up cabin, and the affordable Piper M350/M500/M600SLS. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

How do you choose an aircraft to buy for your needs?

Start from two numbers: the length of your typical route and the number of passengers. Up to 1,000 km and 4 people — a turboprop or light jet; 2,000–4,000 km — a midsize jet; nonstop intercontinental — a long-range jet. Then adjust for short runways, baggage volume and sleeping berths. We'll match a model to your profile and calculate the ownership economics. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

New aircraft or pre-owned — which is the better buy?

A new aircraft means a factory warranty and a 1–3-year queue, but the price is at its peak. A pre-owned aircraft means immediate delivery and a price 30–60% lower, while engine time and history matter. For most buyers a fresh 3–7-year-old aircraft is optimal: the main depreciation has happened and plenty of life remains. We cost both options. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

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