D77C-NMPD Pelican: Difference between revisions

Line 43:

==Background==

Overall, the craft is almost identical to the military D77H-TCI variant used by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], except for its police livery and a number of additions, including a high-speed camera on the bow of the dropship to monitor traffic and a rescue cable at the rear of the troop bay. The standard Pelican's missiles and guns have been completely removed, replaced for civilian use with optical and sensory surveillance systems for the tracking and seizing of fugitives as well as addressing large-scale emergencies.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} Each of these dropships is armed with an [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] in the troop bay.

Overall, the craft is almost identical to the military D77H-TCI variant used by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], except for its police livery and a number of additions, including a high-speed camera on the bow of the dropship to monitor traffic and a rescue cable at the rear of the troop bay. It was differentiated from its military counterpart by a black and white color scheme, with the word "POLICE" replacing the traditional "MARINES" on the external hull. The standard Pelican's missiles and guns have been completely removed, replaced for civilian use with optical and sensory surveillance systems for the tracking and seizing of fugitives as well as addressing large-scale emergencies.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} Under the craft's chin, where a machine gun turret or autocannon would normally be installed, were various interchangeable sensors used by the police for aerial surveillance and crowd control. Each of these dropships is typically armed with an [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] in the personnel troop bay, similarly to the standard D77H model.

==History==

D77C-NMPD Pelican: Difference between revisions

Contribute

Recent contributors to this article

@@ Line 43: / Line 43: @@
 ==Background==
-Overall, the craft is almost identical to the military D77H-TCI variant used by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], except for its police livery and a number of additions, including a high-speed camera on the bow of the dropship to monitor traffic and a rescue cable at the rear of the troop bay. The standard Pelican's missiles and guns have been completely removed, replaced for civilian use with optical and sensory surveillance systems for the tracking and seizing of fugitives as well as addressing large-scale emergencies.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} Each of these dropships is armed with an [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] in the troop bay.
+Overall, the craft is almost identical to the military D77H-TCI variant used by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], except for its police livery and a number of additions, including a high-speed camera on the bow of the dropship to monitor traffic and a rescue cable at the rear of the troop bay. It was differentiated from its military counterpart by a black and white color scheme, with the word "POLICE" replacing the traditional "MARINES" on the external hull. The standard Pelican's missiles and guns have been completely removed, replaced for civilian use with optical and sensory surveillance systems for the tracking and seizing of fugitives as well as addressing large-scale emergencies.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} Under the craft's chin, where a machine gun turret or autocannon would normally be installed, were various interchangeable sensors used by the police for aerial surveillance and crowd control. Each of these dropships is typically armed with an [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] in the personnel troop bay, similarly to the standard D77H model.
 ==History==