The official handover ceremony took place at Budapest’s Liszt Ferenc International Airport, attended by senior representatives of the Hungarian Ministry of Defence, including Dr. János Czermann, Deputy State Secretary for Human Resources, and Lieutenant General Ferenc Kajári, Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff.
Equipped with cutting-edge remote sensing technology from Vexcel and Riegl, the DA62 MPP will provide unprecedented aerial imaging and geospatial data collection capabilities. This includes high-resolution digital cameras and airborne laser scanners, enabling the creation 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 defense-related data needs. It is a vital asset for national security.”
The DA62 MPP is recognized as the most cost-efficient, powerful, and versatile aircraft in its class. Its integration into Hungary’s defense infrastructure will significantly enhance the country’s ability to conduct high-resolution aerial surveys across 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 aircraft’s arrival is the result of years of planning, development, and collaboration. It symbolizes a shared commitment to innovation, precision, and excellence in defense technology.
“The DA62 MPP is renowned for its versatility and operational flexibility,” said Robert Kremnitzer, COO and Head of Design Organization 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 honored to support Hungary’s defense modernization 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, underscoring the human element behind this technological advancement.
(Photos from Hungary’s Defence Ministry Press Release)
About Diamond Aircraft's Special Mission Concept and the DA62 MPP
Based on Diamond Aircraft’s market-leading DA62 model, the DA62 MPP is the latest variant in Diamond Aircraft’s successful Special Mission Aircraft portfolio. The all-carbon-fibre, twin-engine aircraft is equipped with a state-of-the-art glass cockpit and a fully integrated autopilot. The carbon fibre material provides for unlimited airframe life and is not subject to corrosion, even when operated in saline and humid environments. It is powered by two turbo charged jet-fuel engines with superb fuel efficiency. Together, fuel efficiency and the unlimited airframe life combine for extremely low direct operating costs, making the DA62 MPP the most cost-efficient Special Mission Aircraft in its class.
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