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The '''D77-TC ''Pelican''''' | The '''D77-TC ''Pelican''''' is the [[UNSC]]'s primary tactical support aerocraft, fulfilling the role of tactical transport and gunship since, at least, [[2525]]. The Pelican's crew compartments can be sealed and the craft made suitable for limited space flight. | ||
==Payload Capacity== | ==Payload Capacity== | ||
The Pelican can carry passengers and cargo using a combination of internal and external methods. | The Pelican can carry passengers and cargo using a combination of internal and external methods. | ||
The internal bay amidship | The internal bay amidship is the simplest way of transporting supplies and personnel. The default configuration provides seating for up to ten people. | ||
The large aft overhang | The large aft overhang provides an attachment point for additional (and possibly oversized) cargo and ordnance. Possible payloads include a [[M-779 troop carrier]]<ref>[[Halo: First Strike]]</ref>, a [[Scorpion Tank]], a [[Warthog]], weapon resupply drop pods or fuel pods allowing for in-flight refueling with other aircraft. | ||
[[Image:Pelican-Scorpion.jpg|300px]] | [[Image:Pelican-Scorpion.jpg|300px]] | ||
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==Weapon Systems== | ==Weapon Systems== | ||
Standard armament | Standard armament consistes of a chin-mounted [[chain gun]]. A 40mm model was common prior to [[2525]] but was later superceded by a 70mm weapon. A missile pod, each holding eight [[ANVIL-II ASM]] s, can be mounted under each wing to engage more maneuverable or better protected targets. Fire control was typically delegated to the co-pilot, who was assisted by helmet mounted display. | ||
A machine gun or 25mm grenade launcher | A machine gun or 25mm grenade launcher can also be mounted facing out of the rear cargo hatch and folded flat against the roof of the internal bay when not in use by the crew chief or passenger. | ||
==Propulsion== | ==Propulsion== | ||
[[Image:Pelicandrop.jpg|right|200px]] | [[Image:Pelicandrop.jpg|right|200px]] | ||
The main engines | The main engines are mounted in pairs in four nacelles, one on each wing and two at the rear. The nacelles can articulate independently, thus altering the direction of thrust and improving the dropship's low altitude maneuverability. Six ventral thrusters, two on each wing nacelle and one on each aft nacelle, allow the Pelican to land and take off vertically. | ||
==Character Compatibility== | ==Character Compatibility== | ||
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*Pelicans in [[Halo 1]] and [[Halo 2|2]] are never seen carrying more than five human [[Marine]] troops at a time, despite being capable of carrying up to twelve to fifteen. However, it is likely that this is merely because UNSC troops usually work in small teams during engagements, comprising of 5 to 6 men, known as [[fireteams]]. | *Pelicans in [[Halo 1]] and [[Halo 2|2]] are never seen carrying more than five human [[Marine]] troops at a time, despite being capable of carrying up to twelve to fifteen. However, it is likely that this is merely because UNSC troops usually work in small teams during engagements, comprising of 5 to 6 men, known as [[fireteams]]. | ||
*Although in Halo 2 the Pelican carries two [[missile pods]], each loaded with 8 Anvil-II High Explosive missiles, the only time the dropships ever uses them in combat is during the end of the level '[[Metropolis (Level)|Metropolis]]', when it launches them against the [[ | *Although in Halo 2 the Pelican carries two [[missile pods]], each loaded with 8 Anvil-II High Explosive missiles, the only time the dropships ever uses them in combat is during the end of the level '[[Metropolis (Level)|Metropolis]]', when it launches them against the [[Scarab]]. Its 70mm chain gun, on the other hand, is used twice during '[[Outskirts (Level)|Outskirts]]', both times against [[Jackals]]. Also, in the level [[Delta Halo]], when the Pelican drops off the [[Scorpion Tank|Scorpian]] and if there are [[Covenant]] left alive, the Pelican will attack with its chain gun. | ||
*The Pelican resembles the real life V-22 Osprey in uses (troop deployment and light ground attack) and design (vertical and horizontal flight, forward cockpit rear troop bay and engines mounted in outer nacells). | *The Pelican resembles the real life V-22 Osprey in uses (troop deployment and light ground attack) and design (vertical and horizontal flight, forward cockpit rear troop bay and engines mounted in outer nacells). | ||
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The D77-TC Pelican is the UNSC's primary tactical support aerocraft, fulfilling the role of tactical transport and gunship since, at least, 2525. The Pelican's crew compartments can be sealed and the craft made suitable for limited space flight.
Payload Capacity
The Pelican can carry passengers and cargo using a combination of internal and external methods.
The internal bay amidship is the simplest way of transporting supplies and personnel. The default configuration provides seating for up to ten people.
The large aft overhang provides an attachment point for additional (and possibly oversized) cargo and ordnance. Possible payloads include a M-779 troop carrier[1], a Scorpion Tank, a Warthog, weapon resupply drop pods or fuel pods allowing for in-flight refueling with other aircraft.
Weapon Systems
Standard armament consistes of a chin-mounted chain gun. A 40mm model was common prior to 2525 but was later superceded by a 70mm weapon. A missile pod, each holding eight ANVIL-II ASM s, can be mounted under each wing to engage more maneuverable or better protected targets. Fire control was typically delegated to the co-pilot, who was assisted by helmet mounted display.
A machine gun or 25mm grenade launcher can also be mounted facing out of the rear cargo hatch and folded flat against the roof of the internal bay when not in use by the crew chief or passenger.
Propulsion
The main engines are mounted in pairs in four nacelles, one on each wing and two at the rear. The nacelles can articulate independently, thus altering the direction of thrust and improving the dropship's low altitude maneuverability. Six ventral thrusters, two on each wing nacelle and one on each aft nacelle, allow the Pelican to land and take off vertically.
Character Compatibility
Identified Pelicans
Trivia
File:Dropship.jpg
The UD-4L Cheyenne from the movie Aliens
- The original Pelican model is similar to the UD-4L Cheyenne Dropship from the movie Aliens.
File:Drp-blprnt schematics.jpg
- Pelicans in Halo 1 and 2 are never seen carrying more than five human Marine troops at a time, despite being capable of carrying up to twelve to fifteen. However, it is likely that this is merely because UNSC troops usually work in small teams during engagements, comprising of 5 to 6 men, known as fireteams.
- Although in Halo 2 the Pelican carries two missile pods, each loaded with 8 Anvil-II High Explosive missiles, the only time the dropships ever uses them in combat is during the end of the level 'Metropolis', when it launches them against the Scarab. Its 70mm chain gun, on the other hand, is used twice during 'Outskirts', both times against Jackals. Also, in the level Delta Halo, when the Pelican drops off the Scorpian and if there are Covenant left alive, the Pelican will attack with its chain gun.
- The Pelican resembles the real life V-22 Osprey in uses (troop deployment and light ground attack) and design (vertical and horizontal flight, forward cockpit rear troop bay and engines mounted in outer nacells).
- Without player modifications, Pelicans may only be ridden in, but not piloted, by players.
