Quest Kodiak
Daher (Quest Aircraft) · United States · first flew 2004 · light aircraft
The Quest Kodiak is a high-wing STOL utility turboprop designed to operate from short, rough strips on Jet-A fuel.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboprop, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.41 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High cantilever wing
- Belly cargo pod
- Boxy squared-off cabin
Spot the high cantilever wing without struts, the large external cargo pod under the belly and a boxy, squared-off cabin. A tall fin and rugged fixed tricycle gear underline its utility purpose.
Specifications
- The Quest Kodiak has a length of 10.41 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.72 m (45 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 339 km/h (211 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot + up to 9 passengers.
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History
Designed from 1999 and first flown in October 2004, the Kodiak was certified in 2007 and aimed partly at missionary and humanitarian operators. Powered by a 750 shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34, it can take off in under 700 feet at maximum weight; Daher acquired Quest in 2019.
Variants
The Kodiak 100 was followed by the Series II with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and the Series III with an Executive Edition cabin, plus the stretched, more powerful Kodiak 900. All retain the rugged STOL airframe.
Where you'll see it
The Kodiak is uncommon on the UK register, with the type more at home in bush, humanitarian and float operations abroad. Where seen in Britain it appeals to operators needing rough-field utility lift.
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