Pelican

"Pelican" is the name applied to a series of dropships operated by the UNSC Marine Corps, The UNSC Navy, and the New Mombasa Police Department. Beginning service before 2501, most Pelicans are equipped with 70mm Chain Guns and rockets in their wings. They can also carry a Warthog, Scorpion tank or Resupply Canisters attached to their tails.

Known models include the following:


 * D77-TC Pelican Dropship - The variant operated prior to and during most of 2552.
 * D77H-TCI Pelican Dropship - The newer variant of the Pelican, first seen on November, 2552.
 * D77C-NMPD Pelican Dropship - The Law Enforcement variant of the Pelican Dropship, used by the NMPD.