Designed as a high performance unmanned aircraft, Penguin B is capable of up to 26.5 

hour endurance with the 4 kg payload. With a small footprint of 3.3 meter wingspan, 

Penguin B can handle up to 11.5 kg of combined fuel and payload weight. Modular 

composite structure, fast assembly, large access hatches, removable payload bay, are the 

key features of the Penguin B innovative design. 

Available as an airframe ready for the autopilot and payload integration.

PENGUIN B UAV PLATFORM

Datasheet v 2.0

Penguin B platform

ready for payload and 

autopilot integration

20+ hour endurance

Fuel injected engine 

option

Up to 10 kg payload 

capacity 

80 W power from 

onboard generator 

system 

®

Free Piccolo autopilot 

configuration files 

Catapult, car-top or 

runway takeoff

Wide range of standard 

subsystems and options

Extensive 

documentation set 

Short lead time for 

standard configurations

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Phone: +1 (914) 591 3070

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UNMANNED PLATFORMS 

AND SUBSYSTEMS

Penguin's philosophy:

Specifications:

Performance:

Parameter 

MTOW

Empty Weight (excl fuel and payload)

Wing Span

Length

Wing Area

Powerplant

Max Payload

Takeoff method

Environmental protection

Parameter 

Endurance

Cruise Speed

Stall Speed (with high lift system)

Max Level Speed

Takeoff run

CL max (45° flap deflection)

CL max (clean wing)

Value

21.5 kg

10 kg

3.3 m

2.27 m

0.79 m

2.5 hp

10 kg

Catapult, Runway or car top launch

Sealed against rain, snow

Value

20+ hours

22 m/s

13 m/s

36 m/s

30 m

1.7

1.3

2

2

3

4

2

Penguin B with fuel injected engine and 7500cc fuel tank.

3

Sea level altitude, 15 kg aircraft weight, 15 C°.

4

Sea level altitude, 15 kg aircraft weight, 15 C°, concrete runway.

1

Penguin B with engine and servo package.

2

1
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50 South Buckhout Street

Irvington, NY 10533 USA

Phone: +1 (914) 591 3070

Fax: +1 (914) 591 3715

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Configure Penguin B

• Select your engine type and onboard generator 

• Select takeoff method

• Select landing gear type

• Select fuel tank volume and fuel level sensors

• Select Pitot type 

• Select transportation packaging type 

• Add additional accessories, spare parts and options

Getting autonomous

• Integrate the autopilot and data-link system of your choice

• Install payload of your choice 

Start performing your mission 

Meeting your mission requirements:

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Sleek and efficient design gives best in class performance. Optimized for endurance, 

Penguin has enough internal volume to lift 7.5 liters of fuel which will provide 20+ hours 

endurance with the fuel injected engine. The optimized high lift flap system provides stall 

speeds of <13 m/s, while giving excellent flight handling qualities due to a well designed Vtail geometry.

Performance: 2286mm [90in]

3300mm [129,9in]

288mm [11,3in]

1100mm [43,3in]

356mm [14in]

901mm [35,5in]

CAD model of Penguin B 

available to simplify the 

payload and autopilot 

integration for the clients.

Extensive Documentation 

for Penguin B aircraft and 

subsystems.

UAV Factory recommends 

®

using Piccolo autopilot 

systems from Cloud Cap 

Technology. Penguin B 

autopilot configuration files 

are available at no cost to 

all Penguin B and Piccolo 

users.

Advanced fuel injected 

engine option from 

® Currawong Engineering .

543mm [21,4in]

1313mm [51,7in] 704mm [27,7in]

Dimensions:

163mm [6,4in]
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Phone: +1 (914) 591 3070

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Modular design:

All components of the Penguin B are easily removable and completely interchangeable. 

Wing splits in three 1.1 meter sections and the V-tail splits in two parts. High-end industrial 

grade push-pull connectors are installed in tail-boom joints as standard. The quick release 

fastening is used extensively in the Penguin B airframe. Oversize access covers are 

equipped with DZUS type 1/4 turn quick fasteners, tail-booms are equipped with a purpose 

developed quick release aluminum joints.

Universal Payload Mount:

Penguin B has a swappable universal payload mount that can be removed in seconds and 

used for various payloads. The most sophisticated payloads such as retractable gimbals 

can be installed by integrators into the fuselage and utilize the available space efficiently. 

The universal payload mount has predetermined mounting points that are precisely 

machined in aluminum frame as well as removable ballast slugs that will simplify the 

payload integration process considerably. 

Integrators can design custom payload 

mounts for their payload in CAD

software. Fuselage and payload mount 

CAD models are available to clients.

Payload specifications:

Parameter 

Fuselage volume available for payload

Maximum payload weight

Value

20 liters

10 kg

V TAIL JOINT

RIGHT WING TIP SECTION

CENTER WING SECTION

TOP FUSELAGE HATCH

UNDER-WING ACCESS HATCH

UNIVERSAL PAYLOAD MOUNT

LEFT WING TIP SECTION

WING JOINING TUBE

GPS HATCH

TAILBOOM ASSEMBLY

V TAIL HALF

REMOVABLE BALLAST SLUGS

PREDETERMINED PAYLOAD 

MOUNTING HOLES

Efficient gas engine with 

electronic fuel injection 

and 80 W power 

generator.

Takeoff from anywhere 

using portable pneumatic 

catapult.

Optional heavy duty 

landing gear allows 

landing on rough terrain.

Heated pitot probe for 

preventing ice formation.

EFI
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Fax: +1 (914) 591 3715

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Portable Pneumatic Catapult. Takeoff from unprepared area in 

broad wind conditions. Powerful and reliable pneumatic launcher 

with advanced safety features. Training available at company’s 

facilities as well as at client’s facilities. 

3W 28 CS engine upgrade. Upgrade to a more powerful 3W 28 CS 

engine. Shorter takeoff run from runway, ability to takeoff form 

unprepared runway, improved climb rate.

Heavy Duty Landing Gear. Land on unprepared fields. High shock 

absorbing capacity, large inflatable wheels. 

Car Top Launcher. Takeoff from car. Simple, small and low-cost 

solution for reliable automatic takeoff from unprepared area. 

Integrated and safe engine starter.

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) upgrade for 28i. Advanced fuel 

injection system from Currawong Engineering. High engine 

reliability under broad atmospheric conditions. No adjustment 

needed. Improved fuel efficiency, highest power output, operation 

in wide range of temperatures and altitudes. 

Launch Systems:

Engine Options:

Landing Gear Upgrade:

List of options:

Penguin B with servos, and engine package.

- Penguin B composite airframe

- Swappable universal payload mount

- Preinstalled main landing gear

- Steerable suspension nose leg with servo

- Spinner

- Wing GPS compartment

- Installed push-pull connector between the wing and the tail-boom

- Preinstalled 28 cc pusher gas 2 stroke engine

- Cable choke assembly

- Vibration damping engine mount 

- Digital servos

- Aluminum servo mounts for wing and tail plane

- Propeller

- 3000 cc fuel tank with fuel tubing

- Refueling dots

- Servo wiring.

Maximum endurance of the system is 6+ hours.

Does not include: autopilot, antennas, payload, batteries, onboard 

generator.

Penguin B Preconfigured Package:

Quick release joints for 

quick assembly.

Industrial electrical 

connectors.

Optional portable control 

station. Compatible with 

any autopilot system such 

®

as Cloud Cap Piccolo , 

Procerus Technologies 

® ® Kestrel , Micropilot

autopilots and many more.

EFI
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50 South Buckhout Street

Irvington, NY 10533 USA

Phone: +1 (914) 591 3070

Fax: +1 (914) 591 3715

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7500 cc fuel tank. Large glass fiber fuel tank for maximum 

endurance. With carbureted engines, 12-15 hours endurance can 

be achieved. With EFI engine 20+ hours can be achieved.

4-servo V tail upgrade. Each tail plane control surface is split in 

two equal sides, each having own servo - total of 4 servos for the tail 

plane. This option increases reliability of the system in case of a tail 

plane servo failure.

Fuel level sensor for 7500 cc fuel tank. Precise fuel level sensor 

integrated inside the 7500cc fuel tank. Essential for long endurance 

missions.

Pitot-Static tube. Combined Pitot-Static tube provides both 

dynamic and static pressure measurements in a single package. 

Can be mounted and removed using two screws for simple UAV 

transportation.

Header Tank Fuel Sensor. The point level sensor in the header 

tank is a safety feature that detects the low fuel condition. 

Increases system reliability and indicates condition when the 

aircraft need to land immediately. 

Heated Pitot-Static tube. Heated Pitot-Static tube for operations 

at low temperatures. Low-power design with smart fault detection 

signal output. Swappable with standard Pitot-Static tube. 

Push-pull connectors for wing. Preinstalled Fischer 102 Series 

push-pull industrial connectors between the center and the tip wing 

sections.

Rugged Transportation Case. Rugged and watertight

transportation case for maximum protection of the Penguin B UAV. 

Supplied with additional internal case for small components, spare 

bolts, screwdrivers and tools.

Fuel System Upgrades:

Various Accessories and Upgrades:

80 W Generator system upgrade. Onboard generator system, 

factory installed on 28i/CS engine. High efficiency and reliability. 

Includes 6V and 12V outputs, short circuit protection, integrated LiPolymer charger, integrated current sensors and RS-232

connection for monitoring power parameters in real time.

Cloud Cap Technology Piccolo Autopilot configuration File. 

Available at no cost. Validated for autonomous flight, autonomous 

catapult takeoff and autonomous runway landing using laser 

altimeter.

Engine Options:

Autopilot Configuration files:
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50 South Buckhout Street

Irvington, NY 10533 USA

Phone: +1 (914) 591 3070

Fax: +1 (914) 591 3715

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Penguin B bare airframe

Penguin B composite airframe

-Swappable universal payload mount

-Preinstalled main landing gear

-Steerable suspension nose leg

-Spinner

-Wing GPS compartment

-Installed push-pull connector between the wing and the tail-boom

Does not include: engine, propeller, servos, servo mounts, servo 

linkages, engine mounts, fuel system, autopilot, antennas, payload, 

batteries, onboard generator.

Other replacement parts. Most replacement parts for Penguin B 

are in stock and available at short lead times 

Spare parts:

Procerus Technologies Kestrel Autopilot configuration file.

Validated for autonomous flight, autonomous catapult takeoff and 

autonomous runway landing.

Portable Ground Control Station. Universal portable ground 

control station for Penguin B and other UAVs. Dual display 

functionality, advanced safety features and hot-swappable lithium 

battery cartridges. 

User-configurable for any autopilot system. Data-links, software 

and Panasonic Toughbook need to be purchased separately. 

See separate datasheet for details. 

Autopilot Configuration files:

Ground Control Station: