Quest Kodiak
Aircraft Stats
The Quest Kodiak recently arrived in Papua New Guinea, where it will traverse some of the world’s most diverse terrain—from rock-strewn mountain ranges to dense rain forests, low-lying wetlands to isolated islands.
The Kodiak has been designed specifically for missionary and humanitarian aviation, and its energy-absorbing seats were designed by JAARS engineers. The aircraft boasts greater range, speed and load capacity than the program’s Cessna 206s, yet is capable of operating on runways almost as short. In addition, the Kodiak runs on jet fuel, which is readily available throughout the country.
The aircraft will be used primarily to:
- Fly people to and from remote villages.
- Transport cargo for community development.
- Provide relief work.
- Perform medical evacuations.
- Provide additional support services to translators.
Locations This Aircraft Serves
Definitions
Payload: The amount an aircraft can carry, in pounds, in addition to the pilot and fuel. Calculations are based on three hours of fuel for airplanes and two hours of fuel for helicopters.
Range: The maximum distance an aircraft can travel between refuelings, assuming it takes off with full tanks and lands with one hour of reserve fuel. For helicopters, calculations are based on 30 minutes of reserve fuel.
Takeoff Distance: The distance in which an aircraft can safely take off, calculated at gross weight and sea level.