Daher announced the latest delivery of its Kodiak aircraft family in the multi-mission role, which is a Kodiak 100 version for use by the U.S. state of Maine in maritime duties with the Maine Marine Patrol bureau.
This announcement was made at the EAA Air Venture fly-in at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where Daher is underscoring the growing operator base for its Kodiak airplanes in a full range of multi-mission applications.
The Maine Marine Patrol’s Kodiak 100 is equipped with floats that enable the aircraft to operate from both water and land. In outfitting the Kodiak 100 for Maine, Daher applied its expertise as a mission system integrator with updates that include the incorporation of a TDFM-9100 multi-band tactical radio.
The 150-year-old Maine Marine Patrol’s primary mission is commercial fishing regulatory enforcement, and it also promotes recreational boating safety, enforces saltwater sport fishing laws, as well as performs search and rescue and maritime security details. Additionally, the Maine Marine Patrol’s new Kodiak 100 will be used in the offshore monitoring of endangered Northern Right Whales.
Daher’s Kodiak 100 and its larger Kodiak 900 version were designed from the start as simple-to-fly, rugged aircraft that are easy to maintain and adaptable to a full range of mission applications. In addition to their excellent performance, high reliability, and the lowest operating costs in their category, the Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900 are distinguished by the unique “discontinuous leading edge” wing – which provides excellent handling qualities and protection against aerodynamic stalls, including at low speeds and while maneuvering.
Kodiaks are in multi-mission service around the world, operating from land and water while performing humanitarian flights and environmental monitoring duties, along with public service, law enforcement, surveillance and in support of charitable organizations such as Angel Flight.
During this week’s EAA AirVenture fly-in, Daher’s aircraft display at Oshkosh’s Wittman Airport includes a Kodiak 100 flown by Larry R. Forney. He is one of the most active volunteer pilots for the Angel Flight organization, which provides free air transportation for passengers in need of medical treatment and for humanitarian assistance. Forney acquired the Kodiak 100 last October, transitioning from a Cirrus SR22T for the Kodiak’s increased cabin size, the facilitated access in boarding passengers and cargo, its in-flight comfort and the aircraft’s reliability.
Also shown on Daher’s EAA AirVenture exhibit stand is a Kodiak 900 in the multi-mission configuration, which highlights this new version’s extended fuselage and improved performance.
As of July 18, 2024, a combined total of 352 Kodiaks have been delivered in the Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900 versions.
