Daher designs and produces two types of single-engine turboprop-powered aircraft: the Kodiak, an all-terrain multi-purpose airplane; and the TBM, one of the world’s fastest single-engine turboprop-powered aircraft.
Daher has final assembly lines on two continents: one at its Tarbes industrial site in southwestern France, where TBM aircraft are built; and the other in the United States at Sandpoint, Idaho, home to the Kodiak assembly line. These industrial locations are accompanied by a comprehensive sales and maintenance network that enables Daher to offer a world-class level of service in the turboprop-powered aircraft segment.
Kodiak: the ultimate getaway vehicle
The Kodiak is capable of operating from airports, on rough and very short strips, as well as on water when equipped with floats. Its robustness and useful load enable the Kodiak to carry out a wide range of operations: in commercial flights and use by pilot-owners, in government missions, for medical evacuation, as a skydiving platform and more. The Kodiak family includes the Kodiak 100 Series III and the Kodiak 900 unveiled in 2022.
The Kodiak 100 Series III is a 10-seat unpressurized aircraft equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics. Introduced in 2021, it incorporates enhancements from the baseline Kodiak version for improved flight safety, greater cabin comfort, augmented operational capabilities from both unimproved strips and on water with floats, as well as upgraded quality and more comprehensive maintenance coverage.
Daher unveiled the Kodiak 900 version in 2022, providing a larger aircraft that inherits the Kodiak 100’s backcountry legacy and is inspired by the performance-driven reputation of the TBM. As the most modern and reliable airplane in its class, the Kodiak’s fuselage length has been extended by 3.9 feet to provide more passenger room and cargo space on the Kodiak 900. Its cruise speed is increased to 210 KTAS and the aircraft can carry a greater useful load while offering a maximum range of 1,129 nm.
Both the Kodiak 900 and Kodiak 100 Series III are in production, offering two complementary aircraft versions to meet the varied needs of owners and operators.
TBM: freedom to navigate the skies
As the world’s fastest single-engine turboprop aircraft, the TBM attains jet-like speeds, yet is straightforward to fly and maintain. Its maximum range and useful load – as well as the ability to land at small airports – are some of the favorite performance features of TBM owners and operators. From carrying up to six passengers in ultimate comfort to transporting bulky baggage and cargo, the TBM’s flexible cabin can handle almost everything. A fully enclosed toilet is available as an option for long-range trips.
The TBM 960 sets new standards for excellence as the latest family member. Piloting with precision is ensured through all phases of flight, benefiting from Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6E-66XT advanced powerplant and the five-blade Hartzell Raptor composite propeller, associated with a fully digital engine control system.
Safety is paramount on the TBM 960 with the most advanced cockpit available today, including the game-changing HomeSafe™ emergency autoland system that can guide the aircraft to a landing in the event of pilot incapacitation.
On the TBM 910, the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics combine high-resolution displays with state-of-the-art powerful processors. The architecture provides fast boot-up and software loading, enabling real-time map rendering and smooth panning through the displays.
More than 1,070 TBM aircraft have been delivered worldwide. Contact us for more details on the TBM series.
