HAMZA-3
Flagship Advanced UAV Platform
Proudly manufactured in Egypt with a strong engineering focus, HAMZA-3 is presented by ONIP in cooperation with the Arab Organization for Industrialization. A long-range, mission-ready platform built for modern operational requirements.
Product Overview
HAMZA-3 is ONIP's flagship UAV platform—a long-range, mission-focused system developed with engineering quality and design maturity at its core. The platform delivers advanced systems integration, proven performance in demanding environments, and the manufacturing pride of Egyptian industry in cooperation with the Arab Organization for Industrialization.
From airframe and propulsion to guidance, navigation, and mission payloads, HAMZA-3 is built for long-range mission capability and operational reliability. It represents a major step in locally developed advanced UAV capability and is supported by ONIP's technical and training infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Partnership
PROUDLY MADE IN EGYPT
Strategic Manufacturing Partnership with AOI Aircraft Factory
ONIP proudly collaborates with the Aircraft Factory of the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), one of the Middle East's most established aerospace manufacturing facilities, operating since 1950.
Located in Helwan, Cairo, the AOI Aircraft Factory spans more than 679,000 square meters and includes 32 specialized workshops, advanced production facilities, composite manufacturing divisions, precision machining centers, testing infrastructure, and aircraft integration lines.
The facility has a long-standing history in the manufacturing, assembly, overhaul, and testing of military aircraft, advanced trainers, UAV systems, and aerospace structures in cooperation with major international aerospace companies including Dassault Aviation, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, Safran, and CATIC.
Through this strategic partnership, HAMZA-3 UAV systems are manufactured and integrated inside AOI production lines in Egypt, combining ONIP's operational vision and mission-driven UAV development with AOI's decades of aerospace industrial expertise.
AOI Aircraft Factory possesses advanced aerospace production capabilities including:
- Composite structure manufacturing
- Autoclave molding technologies
- CNC laser and waterjet cutting
- Hydroforming and sheet metal forming
- Precision machining
- Aircraft final assembly
- Ground and flight testing
- Structural repair and overhaul
- UAV integration and testing
The facility is certified with internationally recognized aerospace and industrial standards including AS/EN 9100D, ECAR Part 21, ECAR Part 145, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 17025.
With decades of aerospace manufacturing heritage and advanced industrial infrastructure, AOI represents a critical pillar in Egypt's growing defense and aviation manufacturing ecosystem.
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Since 1950
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679,610 m2 Facility Area
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32 Specialized Workshops
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1300+ Workforce
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94.6% Local Manufacturing Capability
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International Aerospace Certifications
Aerospace Manufacturing Heritage
Since 1950, AOI Aircraft Factory has evolved from aircraft manufacturing and overhaul to advanced UAV production, integration, and mission testing. Today, this timeline of industrial growth powers localized defense manufacturing for HAMZA-3 and reinforces Egypt's strategic aerospace future.
Why HAMZA-3
A flagship platform built for mission success.
Strategic Reach
Long-range operational capability designed for extended mission profiles and persistent presence where it matters.
Precision-Focused Architecture
Guidance and control architecture built for accuracy and mission effectiveness in complex operational environments.
Reliable Engineering
Mature design, proven systems integration, and engineering rigor for mission-critical reliability.
Easy Deployment & Support
Designed for rapid deployment with comprehensive training, technical support, and sustainment capability.
Technical Overview
Verified platform specifications and operational performance data.
Dimensions
- Length
- 2850 mm
- Wingspan
- 2620 mm
- Height
- 610 mm
Performance
- Maximum Range
- 2000 km
- Endurance
- 10 hrs
- Maximum Speed
- 210 km/h
Payload & Weight
- Maximum Payload
- 50 kg
- Maximum Takeoff Weight
- 210 kg
- Ceiling
- 3000–3500 m
Navigation
- Primary Navigation
- GNSS GPS + BD2/BD3
- Inertial Navigation
- INS
- Redundancy
- Redundant INS for enhanced accuracy
Engine & Data Link
- Engine
- 550 cc electronic fuel-injection piston engine
- Fuel
- Gasoline octane 95
- Real-Time Telemetry
- 50 km data link
Launch & Control
- Launch Methods
- Rocket-assisted / Pneumatic catapult
- Multi-UAV Control
- Up to 10 UAVs from single GCS
- Wind Resistance
- Up to 12 m/s (24 knots)
Systems & Architecture
Engineering-focused onboard system architecture for mission success.
Guidance and navigation architecture
Integrated GNSS/INS navigation and precision guidance for waypoint, autonomous, and mission-driven flight profiles.
Communication architecture
Secure, extended-range data link with anti-jam considerations and real-time command, control, and telemetry.
EO/IR seeker system
Stabilized electro-optical/infrared seeker for day/night ISR, target tracking, and payload integration.
Control and mission architecture
Unified flight control and mission management with configurable profiles, fail-safe logic, and payload interfaces.
Modular design philosophy
Modular onboard architecture enabling upgrades, payload variants, and mission-specific configuration over time.
R&D & Innovation
Innovation & Advanced Modules
Continuous development and advanced capability modules for the HAMZA-3 platform.
Advanced guidance and targeting
Ongoing development in precision guidance and targeting capability for enhanced mission effectiveness.
Payload flexibility
Modular payload interfaces and mission-specific configurations to support evolving operational requirements.
Autonomy and mission logic
Advanced mission logic and autonomous behavior development for reduced operator workload and complex scenarios.
Survivability and resilience
Research into anti-jam, redundancy, and operational resilience for contested environments.
WDS 2026 Gallery
Official moments, strategic meetings, UAV showcases, and defense industry collaborations from World Defense Show 2026.
Video Showcase
Operational demonstrations, exhibition highlights, and manufacturing capabilities.
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