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Purchase price is only one part of the decision. Figures are indicative estimates at the typical market year for each model.
| Decision factor | Daher Kodiak 100 Series IIIView aircraft profile | Daher Kodiak 900View aircraft profile | Cessna Caravan XP42A BlackhawkView aircraft profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical market year | 2023 | 2023 | 2020 |
| Estimated purchase | €2.58m | €3.05m | €1.75m |
| Annual cash cost at 80 h | €163k | €188k | €176k |
| Five-year cash outlay | €3.39m | €3.99m | €2.63m |
| Cruise speed | 183 kt | 210 kt | 186 kt |
| Advertised range | 1132 nm | 1129 nm | 611 nm |
| Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Realistic payload | 1130 kg | 1076 kg | 810 kg |
| Runway need | 285 m | 309 m | 700 m |
| Data confidence | Normalized for direct comparison | Normalized for direct comparison | Preliminary — verify source data before deciding |
| Main trade-off | Exceptional payload and short-field access, but it is slower, noisier and unpressurized compared with executive turboprops. | Faster and roomier than the Kodiak 100 while retaining utility, but its higher weight and fuel burn reduce the simplicity advantage. | The Caravan XP42 Blackhawk combines 10-seat turboprop capability with about 611 NM reported range and about 186 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision. |
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