Kodiak 900 vs P-750 XSTOL
The Kodiak 900 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Daher Kodiak Kodiak 900 (introduced 2023) beside the Pacific Aerospace P-750 XSTOL (introduced 2001) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are utility, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the Kodiak 900 has the advantage. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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Kodiak 900 vs P-750 XSTOL: the key differences
- The Kodiak 900 delivers 22% more range (Kodiak 900: 1,380 nm; P-750 XSTOL: 1,130 nm).
- The Kodiak 900 delivers 53% more cruise speed (Kodiak 900: 214 kt; P-750 XSTOL: 140 kt).
- The Kodiak 900 and P-750 XSTOL are evenly matched on passenger capacity, both at 10 seats.
- The Kodiak 900 is the newer design (introduced 2023 versus 2001 for the P-750 XSTOL), a gap of 22 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Kodiak 900 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (8,500 lbs versus 7,500 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for regional and short-to-medium legs, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Kodiak 900 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the Kodiak 900 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The P-750 XSTOL can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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Kodiak 900 vs P-750 XSTOL: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Kodiak 900 or the P-750 XSTOL?
The Kodiak 900 has the longer published range — 1,380 nm versus 1,130 nm for the P-750 XSTOL.
Which is faster, the Kodiak 900 or the P-750 XSTOL?
The Kodiak 900 cruises faster, at 214 kt versus 140 kt for the P-750 XSTOL.
Which is newer, the Kodiak 900 or the P-750 XSTOL?
The Kodiak 900 is the newer design, introduced in 2023 versus 2001 for the P-750 XSTOL.
Is the Kodiak 900 or the P-750 XSTOL the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Kodiak 900 is the larger aircraft — 8,500 lbs versus 7,500 lbs for the P-750 XSTOL.
Should I buy the Kodiak 900 or the P-750 XSTOL?
On published specifications the Kodiak 900 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The P-750 XSTOL can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the Kodiak 900 vs P-750 XSTOL?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.