Ironhide

Service
Fraction
The Autobots
Post
Warrior
The Allies
Optimus Prime
Physical data
Alternative form
GMC Topkick Pickup TRUCK[1]
Body color
Black
Eyepiece color
Blue
Height
7.62 meters[1]
Weight
4.8 tons[1]
Armament
Rocket gun, plasma cannon
Other
Slogan
"I'm not driving around, I'm fighting my way through"[1]

Ironhide is 25 feet (7.62 meters) tall and weighs 4.8 metric tons. The Ironhide is being transformed into a GMC Topkick C4500 jeep pickup truck, an all-terrain vehicle with a 350 hp engine and all—wheel drive, with a maximum load capacity of 200 tons. It can accelerate to 60 mph in 0.8 seconds (the top speed is 110 mph), is equipped with an impenetrable windshield, a smoke screen generator and high-pressure wheel bearings. However, Ironhide poses the greatest danger to enemies when he takes the form of a robot. Being a weapons specialist, he is well armed himself — in fact, he is a walking arsenal with more firepower than some battalions. He has a "barrel" on each arm: on the right is a radial rocket launcher with a dozen "smart" plasma warheads with a range of up to 1.5 miles, capable of firing 3 rounds per second and having a maximum power of 10 kilotons, and on the left is a fission chamber with a range of 0.8 miles and a maximum power of 12 kilotons., which uses a solar accelerator as a power source and consumes energy at a rate of 6 kilojoules per second (as well as equipped with a ventilation system and a guidance device)[1].

Each Ironhide gun consists of at least 10,000 parts; in addition, the guns can be combined into a mega-bazooka (Autobot himself calls it his "invitation card"), capable of penetrating even the densest siege defenses[1]. In the third movie, Ironhide has a new weapon that Q made for him.

Despite his large size, Ironhide is very agile, especially in close combat. His favorite maneuver is a quick somersault in the air with a salvo from both guns mounted on his arms. A specialist in urban battles, he uses such tactics in confined spaces, which leaves virtually no opportunity for the enemy to retreat[1].

The official rating of Ironhide's fighting qualities is as follows: endurance and bravery — 9 points, strength — 7, intelligence and firepower — 6, speed and combat prowess — 5 points. The rank among Autobots is 8[64].

Ironhide is a tough, battle—hardened soldier, the most short-tempered of the Autobots. He is extremely stubborn and is not known for good behavior, raring to fight, not thinking at all about the consequences. The strongest armor saves him from severe injury, but does not make him invulnerable — this is evidenced by a fair number of scars. Ironhide does not accept compromises, always acts decisively and courageously. Rude and brusque, he does not like to "dilute diplomacy", prefers to solve all issues by force. He is a reliable assistant of Optimus Prime, his "right hand man"; The leader of the Autobots always consults with him on tactical issues.