Transformers: Generation 1
| Autobot | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Sub-group | Basic Beasts, Dinobots, Lightning Strike Coalition, Mini-Cons |
| Function | Dinobot Bombardier |
| Partner | Grimlock, Knockdown, Terrorsaur |
| Motto | "Fear can hit targets unreachable to bullets." |
| Alternate Modes | Pteranodon Mechanical Pteranodon Cybertronian Bomber |
| Series | Transformers: Generation 1 Transformers: Dinobots Transformers Classic |
| English voice actor | Michael Bell |
| Japanese voice actor | Yoku Shioya |
Swoop (Swarp in Japan, Assaillo in Québec, Reptilo in Italy) is the Pteranodon Dinobot. Like all the original Dinobots, Swoop was based on one of the Diaclone toy line toys.
His tech spec indicated that Swoop loved seeing his enemies break and run as he launched his aerial attack. However, his vicious exterior hid a gentle, good-natured Autobot. He has the ability to fly at 250 mph and is armed with air-to-air missile launchers under each wing. His greatest weakness perhaps are his fragile wings which are vulnerable to enemy firepower.
He joined the Autobots in the cartoon and comics in their first year, but did not have a toy until 1985. Like many of the Transformers characters, he was portrayed very differently in the cartoon and the Marvel comic books.
In some continuities Swoop is depicted as formerly being known as Divebomb, but changed the name when it was taken by the Decepticon now known as Divebomb.
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