Diamond Aircraft DA62 MPP Aerial Reconnaissance for Hungary’s Defence Sector

Diamond Aircraft Industries is proud to announce the successful delivery of a state-of-the-art DA62 MPP (Multi-Purpose Platform) aircraft to HM Zrínyi Nonprofit Kft. marking a significant milestone in Hungary’s defence and geospatial intelligence capabilities.

The official handover ceremony was conducted at Budapest’s Liszt Ferenc International Airport, with senior representatives from the Hungarian Ministry of Defence in attendance. Among them were Dr. János Czermann, Deputy State Secretary for Human Resources, and Lieutenant General Ferenc Kajári, Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff.

Outfitted with state-of-the-art remote sensing technology from Vexcel and Riegl, the DA62 MPP offers unparalleled capabilities in aerial imaging and geospatial data collection. This encompasses high-resolution digital cameras and airborne laser scanners, facilitating the production of detailed orthophotos, digital terrain models, and 3D urban mapping.

“With the DA62 MPP, we are entering a new era of aerial reconnaissance,” said Dr. Czermann. “This aircraft will serve as a cornerstone for the Hungarian Defence Forces’ simulation, command and control systems, and will support a wide range of defence-related data needs. It is a vital asset for national security.”

The DA62 MPP is acknowledged as the most cost-effective, powerful, and versatile aircraft in its category. Its incorporation into Hungary's defence infrastructure will substantially improve the nation's capability to perform high-resolution aerial surveys throughout its entire territory.

“This is a transformative capability,” added Gábor Kulcsár, CEO of HM Zrínyi Nonprofit Kft. “For the first time since 1977, Hungarian military cartography is being equipped with a new aerial platform. The DA62 MPP will simplify the production of high-resolution digital terrain and surface models, enabling our teams to work more efficiently and effectively.”

The arrival of the aircraft is the culmination of years of planning, development, and collaboration. It represents a collective dedication to innovation, precision, and excellence in defence technology.

“The DA62 MPP is renowned for its versatility and operational flexibility,” said Robert Kremnitzer, COO and Head of Design Organisation at Diamond Aircraft Austria. “It is ideally suited for a wide range of missions, including intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, law enforcement, border patrol, and aerial mapping. Diamond Aircraft is honoured to support Hungary’s defence modernisation efforts and looks forward to continued collaboration in advancing geospatial intelligence capabilities across Europe.”

The ceremony concluded with a blessing of the aircraft and its crew by military chaplains Brigadier General László Mészáros and Brigadier General Tibor Berta, highlighting the human element integral to this technological advancement.

Building on the market-leading DA62 model, the DA62 MPP represents the latest addition to Diamond Aircraft’s successful Special Mission Aircraft portfolio. This all-carbon-fibre, twin-engine aircraft features a state-of-the-art glass cockpit and a fully integrated autopilot. The carbon fibre construction ensures unlimited airframe longevity and resistance to corrosion, even in saline and humid conditions. It is powered by two turbocharged jet-fuel engines that offer exceptional fuel efficiency. The combination of fuel efficiency and unlimited airframe life results in extremely low direct operating costs, positioning the DA62 MPP as the most cost-effective Special Mission Aircraft in its class.