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Quest Kodiak vs PC-6 Porter

Quest Kodiak military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Quest Kodiak
Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 Porter
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Specifications
Quest Kodiak PC-6 Porter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Quest Pilatus
First flight 16 October 2004 4 May 1959
Year introduced 2008 1960
Number produced 300 units 604 units
Average unit price $3 million $60K
Wing area -- m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 13.7 m 15.9 m
Height -- m 3.2 m
Length -- m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 339 km/h 244 km/h
Operational range 2,096 km 730 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 1,710 kg 1,260 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 410 kW
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Overview

The Quest Kodiak and the PC-6 Porter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Quest and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 339 km/h for the Quest Kodiak vs 244 km/h for the PC-6 Porter. The Quest Kodiak has an operational range of 2,096 km vs 730 km for the PC-6 Porter. The PC-6 Porter operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the Quest Kodiak.

The Quest Kodiak has been produced in 300 units vs 604 for the PC-6 Porter. Unit cost is $3M for the Quest Kodiak vs $0.06M for the PC-6 Porter. The PC-6 Porter first flew 45 years before the Quest Kodiak (1959 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Quest Kodiak or PC-6 Porter?
The Quest Kodiak is faster with a maximum speed of 339 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Quest Kodiak or PC-6 Porter?
The Quest Kodiak has a longer range at 2,096 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the Quest Kodiak or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Quest Kodiak's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Quest Kodiak or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Quest Kodiak or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Quest Kodiak or PC-6 Porter?
The Quest Kodiak is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the PC-6 Porter at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Quest Kodiak or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter entered service first in 1960, 48 years before the Quest Kodiak which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Quest Kodiak or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has been produced in greater numbers with 604 units compared to 300 units of the Quest Kodiak.