595.5m is the absolute max for a bouncing penguin. 490.5 is the max for a high trajectory penguin. Extensive testing at the IPBP (Institute for Potentially Ballistic Penguins) has proved that they are of little strategic use, although the Top Secret High-Boost program has achieved ranges just short of 3.5km

Nevertheless, funding is being diverted into ICAP (the Inter-Continental Albatross Program). However, the enemy have anticipated us, & the GLFDS (Global Longline Fishery Defense System) has decimated albatross numbers, pre-empting our technology somewhat...