Kodiak vs PC-6 Porter
Overview
The 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 Kodiak vs 244 km/h for the PC-6 Porter. The 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 Kodiak.
The Kodiak has been produced in 300 units vs 604 for the PC-6 Porter. Unit cost is $3M for the Kodiak vs $0.06M for the PC-6 Porter. The PC-6 Porter first flew 45 years before the Kodiak (1959 vs 2004).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Quest |
| First flight | 16 October 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 4 May 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 604 units |
| Average unit price | $60K |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 13.7 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 339 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,096 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 1,710 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wing area | 30.2 m² |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.2 m |
| Length | 10.9 m |
| Maximum speed | 244 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 730 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,800 kg |
| Empty weight | 1,260 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 410 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Kodiak or PC-6 Porter?
The 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 Kodiak or PC-6 Porter?
The Kodiak has a longer range at 2,096 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kodiak or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Kodiak's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kodiak or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the Kodiak's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Kodiak or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kodiak or PC-6 Porter?
The 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 Kodiak or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter entered service first in 1960, 48 years before the Kodiak which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kodiak or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has been produced in greater numbers with 604 units compared to 300 units of the Kodiak.