Pelican
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"Pelican" is the name applied to a series of dropships operated by the UNSC Air Force, the UNSC Marine Corps, the UNSC Navy, and the civilian security forces. Beginning service before 2501,[1][2] most Pelicans are equipped with 70mm chain guns and rockets in their wings. Their payload capacities include a M12 Warthog, M808 Scorpion tank, troop deployment pod or resupply canisters attached to their tail booms.
Known models include the following:
- D77-TC Pelican - The UNSC's standard dropship variant operated during the Insurrection and the Human-Covenant War
- D77H-TCI Pelican - A better-armed variant of the D77 Pelican, featuring tandem pilot-seating configuration
- D77C-NMPD Pelican - A law enforcement variant used by the New Mombasa Police Department
- D77H-TCI Pelican - A better-armed variant of the D77 Pelican, featuring tandem pilot-seating configuration
- D78-TC Pelican - A less common model used after the Covenant War, with improved avionics and thrusters[3][4]
- D79-TC Pelican - The UNSC's standard dropship as of 2557, replacing the aging D77 models
- G79H-TC Pelican - The dedicated gunship variant of the D79 Pelican
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Sources
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole, page 450
- ^ August, 2008, Halo Story Page. Frank O'Connor/Robert McLees interview. Accessed on 2008-04-12
- ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 112
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Pelican
