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The '''D79-TC Pelican''', formally known as the '''Dropship 79 Heavy - Troop Carrier''', is a successor to the [[D77-TC Pelican|D77-TC]] and [[D77H-TCI Pelican]]s.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo Waypoint''' ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref> It had entered service by [[2557]].<ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/weapon-and-vehicle-renders/37d609fa-0303-4c2e-9fff-2fb79e52d9f6#imageNumber=1 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Halo 4 Weapon and Vehicle Renders'']</ref> | The '''D79-TC Pelican''', formally known as the '''Dropship 79 Heavy - Troop Carrier''', is a successor to the [[D77-TC Pelican|D77-TC]] and [[D77H-TCI Pelican]]s.<ref name="H4 Guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo Waypoint''' ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref> It had entered service by [[2557]].<ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/weapon-and-vehicle-renders/37d609fa-0303-4c2e-9fff-2fb79e52d9f6#imageNumber=1 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Halo 4 Weapon and Vehicle Renders'']</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Unlike its predecessors, this version of the Pelican features a twin-bubble canopy akin to that of the 21st century [[Wikipedia:Mil Mi-24 Hind|Mi-24 Hind gunship/attack helicopter]]. It has a sleeker, more rounded fuselage which presumably improves its aerodynamics. A tall air intake is located immediately adjacent to the fuselage on either winglet, while a shorter but wider intake is mounted in front of and beneath each forward thruster; two smaller intakes are located above these. The troop bay appears to have a second, lower level that runs beneath the cockpit. Two small maneuvering thrusters are mounted on either side of the fuselage. The Pelican is armed with a pair of | Unlike its predecessors, this version of the Pelican features a twin-bubble canopy akin to that of the 21st century [[Wikipedia:Mil Mi-24 Hind|Mi-24 Hind gunship/attack helicopter]]. It has a sleeker, more rounded fuselage which presumably improves its aerodynamics. A tall air intake is located immediately adjacent to the fuselage on either winglet, while a shorter but wider intake is mounted in front of and beneath each forward thruster; two smaller intakes are located above these. The troop bay appears to have a second, lower level that runs beneath the cockpit. Two small maneuvering thrusters are mounted on either side of the fuselage. The Pelican is armed with a pair of GAU/53 70mm MBHRC cannons mounted on a gimbal.<ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
===Gunship variant=== | ===Gunship variant=== | ||
In addition to the standard dropship model, a more heavily armed gunship model is also used. This version has only one nose-mounted cannon which can be toggled over to a [[M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle|Spartan laser]].<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/01/halo-4-review '''IGN:''' ''Halo 4 Review'']</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNoSEj1k9V0 '''Youtube:''' ''Halo 4 Review - IGN Reviews'']</ref> However, its dorsal surface features a large turret-mounted cannon similar to that of a [[Wikipedia:Bomber|bomber]]. A seemingly manned grenade launcher or machine gun is mounted on each side of the fuselage.<ref name="Waypoint"/> | In addition to the standard dropship model, a more heavily armed gunship model is also used. This version has only one nose-mounted cannon which can be toggled over to a [[M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle|Spartan laser]].<ref name="IGN H4 Rev">[http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/01/halo-4-review '''IGN:''' ''Halo 4 Review'']</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNoSEj1k9V0 '''Youtube:''' ''Halo 4 Review - IGN Reviews'']</ref> However, its dorsal surface features a large turret-mounted cannon similar to that of a [[Wikipedia:Bomber|bomber]]. A seemingly manned grenade launcher or machine gun is mounted on each side of the fuselage.<ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
