| Pelican | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Guided bomb |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1944 |
| Used by | United States Navy |
| Wars | World War II (testing only) |
| Production history | |
| Designed | National Defense Research Committee |
| Manufacturer | Bureau of Ordnance |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead weight | 1,000-pound (450 kg) or 1,500-pound (680 kg) bomb |
Guidance system | Semi-active radar homing |
The Pelican, also known as Bomb Mark 55 and, in one version, SWOD Mark 7, was a guided bomb developed by the United States Navy during World War II. Guided by semi-active radar homing, Pelican was produced in 1,000 lb (450 kg) and 1,500 lb (680 kg) sizes; the program reached the stage of live trials before being cancelled.