Kharanjul Kai Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Ok obviously there is not a real life halo pelican. But, would it be even possible? Is there a way that the pelican could be modified to make it aerodynamic in real life. For example a vertical stabilizer, or longer wings ect. Do we have technology to match that of a pelican's propulsion systems? It would cost millions of dollars to make, could we do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Billions probably just to fund for research about it. But, the Government has made a lot of awesome things that might be close to a pelican so my GUESS would be yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestermeister Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 I'm no aeronautical engineer, but I think the idea could be possible. I'm not entirely sure about the thrusters, but the wing-movey-swivel stuff, we could do. I'm sure that if we tried to create a real working pelican, it wouldn't look exactly like it's virtual counterpart, but I suppose it would look similar. And yes, large amounts of money would be involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skummgummigubbe Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 there exist similar vertical "hovering" jets the problem maybe the aerodynamic = wings and weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SykoWolf Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Actually it is more then possible, the Pelican is basically a VTOL on steroids XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_L00s3_Scr3w Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 I know it's possible! We've probably got the materials for it. It's like a certain professor on Futurama once said, "Nothing is impossible! Not if you can imagine it!" Those words have stuck with me ever since I saw that episode for the first time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZB-85 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I think that is certainly possible to manufacture one. They have some aircraft that look similar to it, just need to change up a few things and BAM you got a Pelican. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuette Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 There could be a possibility in making one, but would cost lots of money into the millions and billions just to research it, They already created the VTOL which kind of uses the same mechanics as a pelican. But instead of propellers they'll need something that matches like um, Jet engines or a um Plasm--no that would cost way too much, I don't know but it is possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatanicBagels Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 The US army currently has some pretty amazing stuff. I'm sure with the correct amount of money, time, and manpower a Pelican could be produced... but why would they need to make one. The US currently has some incredible aircraft technology. We have Helicopters that can quite truly block out the sun with the sheer number of bullets, and cut large trees down. The Pelican wouldn't fill any super vital voids so they wouldn't throw billions of dollars on it. At least they shouldn't... but who knows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedune22 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 lol, i hear that the marines would love to get their hand on something a little quicker, smaller and better amored than the V-22. We have the technology! Based upon the design of the pelican, the wings would need to be extended a bit (not much) and moved foward a bit. A GasTurbineEngine would fit in nicely with the pelican's body whilst getting good airflow and protection. The pelican also has a good enough overall body shape that it employs the lifting body technique when in full foward flight.Something like the pelican would fit the marine's need for a low-profile insetion and exfil vehicle that can land in confined spaces (such as courtyards in urban areas) it's probably pretty radar absorbent too... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biggles Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Tbh, it would be a great idea, but it would be a waste of money since it would never be used and probably wouldn't be operational. Seems a bit silly to waste money on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazmarr Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Look at space shuttles, they are sort of the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_L00s3_Scr3w Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 lol, i hear that the marines would love to get their hand on something a little quicker, smaller and better amored than the V-22. The V-22 Osprey may not be a Pelican, but it does use the same pivoting propeller tech as the Falcon! I believe this is where Bungie got the idea for the Falcon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glory of a Far Dawn Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 It may be possible, just a different version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemon cup Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 The only way it would work is if it ran on rocket fuel, otherwise it would not operate in the vacuum of space. Rocket fuel is highly unstable and unsuited for common atmospheric flight. So no, we do not currently have the technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuteJoe118 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 The Pelican is closer than youve ever known. Such a project would have to be funded and contracted by the UN/Nasa inorder to be fully capable. the pelican dropship is not only an atmosphereic vehicle but also a space faring one as well. I will not post my full designs that I have been working on, but heres a quick photoshop picture that I created a while ago, itll help put things into perspective. The only way it would work is if it ran on rocket fuel, otherwise it would not operate in the vacuum of space. Rocket fuel is highly unstable and unsuited for common atmospheric flight. So no, we do not currently have the technology. Actually, Nasa has been experiementing with a more compressed liquid fuel. if you recall in some of the cinematics, the pelicans ignition changes from a sold tint orange to a light blue, the pelican can have two seperate tanks to hold its payloads of jet fuel and comressed liquid fuels for space burns like in the late apollo missions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teker Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 It'll take a lot of money, time, and research but from what I've heard and seen, it sounds possible. Look at the F-35 jet, it can vertically take off like a helicopter and fly like a jet and that's essentially what a Pelican does. Its sounds cool as hell too, I'd love to ride in one. The term is called VTOL I believe, and that is pretty much what a Pelican is. I would think that helicopters happen to be our equivalent to Pelicans though right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearClawsKiller Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Dude.... The Future awaits..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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