DESIGNATION: Dropship 79 Heavy - Troop Carrier
MANUFACTURER: Misriah Armory
CREW CAPACITY: 3 crew + 10-14 passengers
PRIMARY ARMAMENT: Autocannon [GAU/53 70mm Multi-Barrel Heavy Rotary Cannon] (2)
The D79 Pelican dropship is the primary method of troop and equipment deployment within the UNSC. With a relatively proficient armament, reasonable armor, and the capacity to effect transit both in and out of atmosphere, the Pelican is an incredibly versatile asset in almost every theater of war. Some D79 units have been upgraded to include a far more superior armament, utilized as heavy gunships rather than troop carriers.
