Pelican

"Pelican" is the name applied to a series of dropships operated by the UNSC Marine Corps, the UNSC Navy, and the civilian security forces. Beginning service before 2501, most Pelicans are equipped with 70mm chain guns and rockets in their wings. Their payload capacities include a Warthog, Scorpion tank, troop deployment pod or Resupply canisters attached to their tails.

Known models include the following:


 * D77-TC Pelican - The UNSC's standard dropship variant operated prior to and during most of 2552.
 * D77H-TCI Pelican - A variant of the Pelican, first seen on November, 2552.
 * D77C-NMPD Pelican - A Law Enforcement variant used by the NMPD.
 * D79-TC Pelican - The UNSC's standard dropship as of 2557, replacing the D77-TC and D77H-TCI models.
 * G79H-TC Pelican - The gunship variant of the D79 Pelican.