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	===''One'' movie===		===''One'' movie===
	Several Cybertronians with aerial alt-modes are capable of flight. Some like the [[Tracker]]s and the [[High Guard]] are capable of robot mode flight due to thrusters in their legs. [[Sentinel Prime (One)\|Sentinel Prime]] is unique that he exclusively flies in his robot mode and never transforms. His ability to fly was disabled when [[Megatron (One)\|D-16]] pummeled him to the point of partial paralysis. {{storylink\|Transformers One (film)\|One}}		Several Cybertronians with aerial alt-modes are capable of flight. Some like the [[Tracker]]s and the [[High Guard]] are capable of robot mode flight due to thrusters in their legs. [[Sentinel Prime (One)\|Sentinel Prime]] is unique in that he exclusively flies in his robot mode and never transforms. His ability to fly was disabled when [[Megatron (One)\|D-16]] pummeled him to the point of partial paralysis. {{storylink\|Transformers One (film)\|One}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	===Energon Universe===		===Energon Universe===
	When reactivated on Earth, the Seekers {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 1\|Transformers #1}} and Soundwave displayed the ability to fly in robot mode. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 6\|Transformers #6}} Megatron was likewise capable of robot mode flight. {{storylink\|Transformers Energon Universe Special story}}		When reactivated on Earth, the Seekers {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 1\|Transformers #1}} and Soundwave displayed the ability to fly in robot mode. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 6\|Transformers #6}} Megatron was likewise capable of robot mode flight. {{storylink\|Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story}}

	By contrast, the Autobots were incapable of flight in their robot modes, being forced to rely on Jetfire's alternate mode for transit. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 8\|Transformers #8}}		By contrast, the Autobots were incapable of flight in their robot modes, being forced to rely on Jetfire's alternate mode for transit. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 8\|Transformers #8}}
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	====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====		====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
	Several [[Decepticon]]s, such as [[Filch]], [[Nightstrike]] and [[Zizza]], were capable of biological flight due to the wings they possessed in their beast/beast-like modes. A confused [[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] once thought he could fly and was surprised to find out that he couldn't. {{storylink\|As the Kospego Commands!}} [[Windblade (RID)\|Windblade]] was a female [[Autobot]] who could turn into jet and thus provided air-support for the other grounded Autobots. Other Autobots like [[Sideswipe (RID)\|Sideswipe]] and [[Drift (RID)\|Drift]] would hitch a ride on her if the mission ever required it. {{storylink\|The Buzz on Windblade}} {{storylink\|Battlegrounds, Part 2}} After returning from the dead again, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] used his built-in jet pack to reach the battle site that [[The Fallen\|Megatronus]] was at. {{storylink\|Battlegrounds, Part 1}} After absorbing all seven [[Weaponizer (RID)\|Weaponizer]] Mini-Cons, Starscream gained both fancy armor and the ability to fly in robot mode. That got taken away once the Mini-Cons were extracted from him. {{storylink\|Worthy}}		Several [[Decepticon]]s, such as [[Filch]], [[Nightstrike]] and [[Zizza]], were capable of biological flight due to the wings they possessed in their beast/beast-like modes. A confused [[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] once thought he could fly and was surprised to find out that he couldn't. {{storylink\|As the Kospego Commands!}} [[Windblade (RID)\|Windblade]] was a female [[Autobot]] who could turn into jet and thus provided air-support for the other grounded Autobots. Other Autobots like [[Sideswipe (RID 2015)\|Sideswipe]] and [[Drift (RID)\|Drift]] would hitch a ride on her if the mission ever required it. {{storylink\|The Buzz on Windblade}} {{storylink\|Battlegrounds, Part 2}} After returning from the dead again, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] used his built-in jet pack to reach the battle site that [[The Fallen\|Megatronus]] was at. {{storylink\|Battlegrounds, Part 1}} After absorbing all seven [[Weaponizer (RID)\|Weaponizer]] Mini-Cons, Starscream gained both fancy armor and the ability to fly in robot mode. That got taken away once the Mini-Cons were extracted from him. {{storylink\|Worthy}}

	===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===		===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===
	The [[Seeker (body-type)\|Seekers]] were capable of flight in their [[robot mode]]s. {{storylink\|What Dwells Within}}		The [[Seeker (body-type)\|Seekers]] were capable of flight in their [[robot mode]]s. {{storylink\|What Dwells Within}}

			===''One'' movie===
			Several Cybertronians with aerial alt-modes are capable of flight. Some like the [[Tracker]]s and the [[High Guard]] are capable of robot mode flight due to thrusters in their legs. [[Sentinel Prime (One)\|Sentinel Prime]] is unique that he exclusively flies in his robot mode and never transforms. His ability to fly was disabled when [[Megatron (One)\|D-16]] pummeled him to the point of partial paralysis. {{storylink\|Transformers One (film)\|One}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	===Beast Era===		===Beast Era===
	====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====		====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
	Early in the [[Beast Wars (event)\|Beast Wars]], the [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacons]] had a tactical advantage due to the presence of fliers [[~~Terrosaur~~ (BW)\|Terrorsaur]] and [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]], contrasting only [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] being able to air support for the [[Maximal]]s, and then only in robot mode, which was risky in the [[energon]]-rich environment. {{storylink\|Beast Wars (Part 2)}} The introduction of [[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] later granted the Maximals another flyer. {{storylink\|The Spark}}		Early in the [[Beast Wars (event)\|Beast Wars]], the [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacons]] had a tactical advantage due to the presence of fliers [[Terrorsaur (BW)\|Terrorsaur]] and [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]], contrasting only [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] being able to air support for the [[Maximal]]s, and then only in robot mode, which was risky in the [[energon]]-rich environment. {{storylink\|Beast Wars (Part 2)}} The introduction of [[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] later granted the Maximals another flyer. {{storylink\|The Spark}}

	Sufficient volumes of energon itself, of a certain level of instability, are said to have the ability to cause large objects to float. {{storylink\|Power Surge (episode)\|Power Surge}}		Sufficient volumes of energon itself, of a certain level of instability, are said to have the ability to cause large objects to float. {{storylink\|Power Surge (episode)\|Power Surge}}
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	====''Beast Wars II''====		====''Beast Wars II''====
	With the exception of Lio Convoy, who has build-in thrusters, {{~~source~~\|Showdown in the Sea}} everyone who could fly could only do so because of their alternate mode, be that because it was a plane, a winged insect, or a bird. Surprisingly, this also went for [[Terrormander]], whose alternate mode was a mecharay. Apparently, a ray's pectoral fins are as good as wings. {{~~source~~\|The Tentacular Scuba}}		With the exception of Lio Convoy, who has build-in thrusters, {{storylink\|Showdown in the Sea}} everyone who could fly could only do so because of their alternate mode, be that because it was a plane, a winged insect, or a bird. Surprisingly, this also went for [[Terrormander]], whose alternate mode was a mecharay. Apparently, a ray's pectoral fins are as good as wings. {{storylink\|The Tentacular Scuba}}

	====''Beast Machines'' cartoon====		====''Beast Machines'' cartoon====
	After being reformatted into a [[technorganic]], Optimus Primal retained his ability to fly in robot mode. {{storylink\|Master of the House}}		After being reformatted into a [[technorganic]], Optimus Primal retained his ability to fly in robot mode. {{storylink\|Master of the House}}

	[[Obsidian (BM)\|Obsidian]] only ever hovered by means of his rotors, whether he was in robot mode or helicopter mode. [[Strika (BM)\|Strika]] touched the ground in vehicle mode, but in robot mode, she hovered, seemingly having some sort of anti-gravity mechanism in her feet. {{~~source~~\|Sparkwar Pt. I: The Strike\|The Strike}}		[[Obsidian (BM)\|Obsidian]] only ever hovered by means of his rotors, whether he was in robot mode or helicopter mode. [[Strika (BM)\|Strika]] touched the ground in vehicle mode, but in robot mode, she hovered, seemingly having some sort of anti-gravity mechanism in her feet. {{storylink\|Sparkwar Pt. I: The Strike\|The Strike}}

	Needing a new body for himself than the [[Diagnostic Drone]] he found himself trapped in, {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. I: The Downward Spiral\|The Downward Spiral}} Megatron chose to rebuild Optimus' "Optimal" body {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall\|When Legends Fall}} minus its beast mode, granting him the form's jet mode and robot mode flight. {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future\|Seeds of the Future}}		Needing a new body for himself than the [[Diagnostic Drone]] he found himself trapped in, {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. I: The Downward Spiral\|The Downward Spiral}} Megatron chose to rebuild Optimus' "Optimal" body {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall\|When Legends Fall}} minus its beast mode, granting him the form's jet mode and robot mode flight. {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future\|Seeds of the Future}}

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	After upgrading to his "Optimal Optimus" form, Optimus Primal acquired a true jet mode that only enhanced his flight capabilities. {{storylink\|Optimal Situation}} The arrivals of [[Depth Charge (BW)\|Depth Charge]] {{storylink\|Deep Metal}} and [[Tigerhawk]], who were likewise equipped with flight-based altmodes, further added to the ranks of airborne Maximals. {{storylink\|Other Victories}}		After upgrading to his "Optimal Optimus" form, Optimus Primal acquired a true jet mode that only enhanced his flight capabilities. {{storylink\|Optimal Situation}} The arrivals of [[Depth Charge (BW)\|Depth Charge]] {{storylink\|Deep Metal}} and [[Tigerhawk]], who were likewise equipped with flight-based altmodes, further added to the ranks of airborne Maximals. {{storylink\|Other Victories}}

			====''Beast Wars II''====
			With the exception of Lio Convoy, who has build-in thrusters, {{source\|Showdown in the Sea}} everyone who could fly could only do so because of their alternate mode, be that because it was a plane, a winged insect, or a bird. Surprisingly, this also went for [[Terrormander]], whose alternate mode was a mecharay. Apparently, a ray's pectoral fins are as good as wings. {{source\|The Tentacular Scuba}}

	====''Beast Machines'' cartoon====		====''Beast Machines'' cartoon====
	After being reformatted into a [[technorganic]], Optimus Primal retained his ability to fly in robot mode. {{storylink\|Master of the House}}		After being reformatted into a [[technorganic]], Optimus Primal retained his ability to fly in robot mode. {{storylink\|Master of the House}}

			[[Obsidian (BM)\|Obsidian]] only ever hovered by means of his rotors, whether he was in robot mode or helicopter mode. [[Strika (BM)\|Strika]] touched the ground in vehicle mode, but in robot mode, she hovered, seemingly having some sort of anti-gravity mechanism in her feet. {{source\|Sparkwar Pt. I: The Strike\|The Strike}}

	Needing a new body for himself than the [[Diagnostic Drone]] he found himself trapped in, {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. I: The Downward Spiral\|The Downward Spiral}} Megatron chose to rebuild Optimus' "Optimal" body {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall\|When Legends Fall}} minus its beast mode, granting him the form's jet mode and robot mode flight. {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future\|Seeds of the Future}}		Needing a new body for himself than the [[Diagnostic Drone]] he found himself trapped in, {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. I: The Downward Spiral\|The Downward Spiral}} Megatron chose to rebuild Optimus' "Optimal" body {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall\|When Legends Fall}} minus its beast mode, granting him the form's jet mode and robot mode flight. {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future\|Seeds of the Future}}

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	====''The Transformers'' cartoon====		====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
	Robot mode flight powers were a technological innovation that allowed the Decepticons, who had just mastered the art of [[Transformation]], to start a [[Great War (G1)\|new war]] and battle the Autobots for supremacy of [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]. Their initial attacks were not a matter of public knowledge, and some Autobots, such as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Orion Pax]] and [[Dion (G1)\|Dion]], admired them for their innovations. This admiration was ended when [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] blasted Orion, Dion, and [[Elita One (G1)\|Ariel]]. It was to Megatron's detriment, however, for [[~~Alpha Trion (G1)\|~~Alpha Trion]] rebuilt Orion and Ariel into [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Elita One (G1)\|Elita One]]. {{storylink\|War Dawn (episode)\|War Dawn}}		Robot mode flight powers were a technological innovation that allowed the Decepticons, who had just mastered the art of [[Transformation]], to start a [[Great War (G1)\|new war]] and battle the Autobots for supremacy of [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]. Their initial attacks were not a matter of public knowledge, and some Autobots, such as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Orion Pax]] and [[Dion (G1)\|Dion]], admired them for their innovations. This admiration was ended when [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] blasted Orion, Dion, and [[Elita One (G1)\|Ariel]]. It was to Megatron's detriment, however, for [[Alpha Trion]] rebuilt Orion and Ariel into [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Elita One (G1)\|Elita One]]. {{storylink\|War Dawn (episode)\|War Dawn}}

	Eventually, the Autobots also mastered [[robot mode]] flight powers, and they used them to reach an [[oil rig]] which the Decepticons were plundering. {{storylink\|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ironhide]] and Bluestreak pursued the fleeing Decepticons into the air, though Skywarp had little difficulty shooting down Ironhide. Optimus required the use of [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]]'s [[jet pack\|rocket pack]] to catch up to the space-bound [[Victory (G1)\|Decepticon ship]] shortly afterwards, implying a limit on the speed or range of his flight capabilities. {{storylink\|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3}} Sideswipe and [[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]] also used robot mode flight powers in their use of [[jet judo]] against [[Seeker (body-type)\|Seekers]] attacking the [[Ark (G1)\|Autobot base]]. {{storylink\|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}}		Eventually, the Autobots also mastered [[robot mode]] flight powers, and they used them to reach an [[oil rig]] which the Decepticons were plundering. {{storylink\|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ironhide]] and Bluestreak pursued the fleeing Decepticons into the air, though Skywarp had little difficulty shooting down Ironhide. Optimus required the use of [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]]'s [[jet pack\|rocket pack]] to catch up to the space-bound [[Victory (G1)\|Decepticon ship]] shortly afterwards, implying a limit on the speed or range of his flight capabilities. {{storylink\|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3}} Sideswipe and [[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]] also used robot mode flight powers in their use of [[jet judo]] against [[Seeker (body-type)\|Seekers]] attacking the [[Ark (G1)\|Autobot base]]. {{storylink\|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}}

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	====''Transformers Legends'' anthology====		====''Transformers Legends'' anthology====
	The Dinobots possessed jets on their backs in robot mode, allowing them to fly. {{storylink\|Paddles (story)\|Paddles}}		The Dinobots possessed jets on their backs in robot mode, allowing them to fly. {{storylink\|Paddles (story)\|Paddles}}


	====2005 IDW continuity====		====2005 IDW continuity====

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	It also seemed as though [[Prima]], one of the earliest Transformers, was capable of flight in the era even before transformation. {{storylink\|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}		It also seemed as though [[Prima]], one of the earliest Transformers, was capable of flight in the era even before transformation. {{storylink\|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

			====''Transformers Legends'' anthology====
			The Dinobots possessed jets on their backs in robot mode, allowing them to fly. {{storylink\|Paddles (story)\|Paddles}}


	====2005 IDW continuity====		====2005 IDW continuity====

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	The Decepticons' own flight capabilities have known to fail them at times too. In one instance, under a barrage of firepower, Optimus and the Autobots drove the Decepticons back until they fell down a canyon into lava, instead of simply flying out. {{storylink\|Heavy Metal War}}		The Decepticons' own flight capabilities have known to fail them at times too. In one instance, under a barrage of firepower, Optimus and the Autobots drove the Decepticons back until they fell down a canyon into lava, instead of simply flying out. {{storylink\|Heavy Metal War}}

	The Autobots' ability to fly in robot mode effectively vanished after that. To reach Dinobot Island, Optimus Prime and a crew of Autobots used strap-on jetpacks. Even Autobots with flying alternate modes did not seem able to fly in robot mode, though [[Cosmos (G1)\|Cosmos]] seemed able to maneuver in space while in robot mode.		The Autobots' ability to fly in robot mode effectively vanished after that. To reach Dinobot Island, Optimus Prime and a crew of Autobots used strap-on jetpacks. {{storylink\|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} Even Autobots with flying alternate modes did not seem able to fly in robot mode, though [[Cosmos (G1)\|Cosmos]] seemed able to maneuver in space while in robot mode.

	The newly created Dinobots could fly in robot mode, an ability they consistently demonstrated throughout their history. Their creator, [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]], was also shown flying in robot mode apparently unassisted, an ability his on-package [[bio]] claims for him. {{storylink\|S.O.S. Dinobots}}		The newly created Dinobots could fly in robot mode, an ability they consistently demonstrated throughout their history. Their creator, [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]], was also shown flying in robot mode apparently unassisted, an ability his on-package [[bio]] claims for him. {{storylink\|S.O.S. Dinobots}}
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	===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===		===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
	Subsonic flight was one of [[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]]' powers and weapons. In general, flight was counted as a power and weapon for other Transformers, such as [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]]. {{storylink\|War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>		Subsonic flight was one of [[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]]' powers and weapons. In general, flight was counted as a power and weapon for other Transformers, such as [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]]. {{storylink\|War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>

			===Energon Universe===
			When reactivated on Earth, the Seekers {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 1\|Transformers #1}} and Soundwave displayed the ability to fly in robot mode. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 6\|Transformers #6}} Megatron was likewise capable of robot mode flight. {{storylink\|Transformers Energon Universe Special story}}

			By contrast, the Autobots were incapable of flight in their robot modes, being forced to rely on Jetfire's alternate mode for transit. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 8\|Transformers #8}}

	===Beast Era===		===Beast Era===
	====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====		====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
	Early in ~~this series~~, the [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacons]] had a tactical advantage due to the ~~imbalance~~ of ~~flight-capable individuals in their faction. Initially~~, only [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] ~~could provide~~ air support for the [[Maximal]]s, and then only in robot mode, which was risky in the [[energon]]-rich environment. ~~However, as more [[protoform]]s were formatted and pressed into service, particularly~~ [[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] ~~and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)~~\|~~Silverbolt]]~~, the ~~balance of forces became more even~~.		Early in the [[Beast Wars (event)\|Beast Wars]], the [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacons]] had a tactical advantage due to the presence of fliers [[Terrosaur (BW)\|Terrorsaur]] and [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]], contrasting only [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] being able to air support for the [[Maximal]]s, and then only in robot mode, which was risky in the [[energon]]-rich environment. {{storylink\|Beast Wars (Part 2)}} The introduction of [[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] later granted the Maximals another flyer. {{storylink\|The Spark}}

			Sufficient volumes of energon itself, of a certain level of instability, are said to have the ability to cause large objects to float. {{storylink\|Power Surge (episode)\|Power Surge}}

	~~The introduction of~~ [[~~Transmetal~~]] ~~forms into the Maximal and Predacon ranks once again shifted the balance of flight-capable transformers.~~ [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]] gained the ability to fly via jets in their beast modes, ~~and~~ Optimus Primal gained the ability to fly in his beast mode via a jet-powered hover board, addition to his original robot mode flight. ~~After upgrading to his "Optimal Optimus" form, he further acquired a true jet mode that only enhanced his flight capabilities. The arrivals~~ of ~~[[Depth Charge~~ (BW)~~\|Depth Charge]] and Tigerhawk, who were likewise equipped with flight-based altmodes, further added to the ranks of airborne Maximals.~~		Following the [[quantum surge]], both [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]] gained the ability to fly via jets in their beast modes. {{storylink\|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}} The [[Fuzor]] [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)\|Silverbolt]] quickly defected to the Maximals, granting them another aerial warrior. Upon being resurrected, Optimus Primal gained the ability to fly in his beast mode via a jet-powered hover board, addition to his original robot mode flight. {{storylink\|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)}}

	~~Sufficient volumes~~ of ~~energon itself~~, of a ~~certain level~~ of ~~instability~~, ~~are said~~ to ~~have~~ the ability to ~~cause large objects to float~~. {{storylink\|~~Power Surge (episode)\|Power Surge~~}}		[[Transmutate (BW)\|Transmutate]] had an apparently unique flight mechanism: it extended a crystalline object from within its body, and when the crystal was exposed to air, it gave off an intense energy field and then caused its user to levitate. Since Transmutate was a malformed, incomplete design, this might have been a display of widespread Transformer flight technology that otherwise would always be internal and unseen. {{storylink\|Transmutate (episode)\|Transmutate}}

			After upgrading to his "Optimal Optimus" form, Optimus Primal acquired a true jet mode that only enhanced his flight capabilities. {{storylink\|Optimal Situation}} The arrivals of [[Depth Charge (BW)\|Depth Charge]] {{storylink\|Deep Metal}} and [[Tigerhawk]], who were likewise equipped with flight-based altmodes, further added to the ranks of airborne Maximals. {{storylink\|Other Victories}}

			====''Beast Machines'' cartoon====
			After being reformatted into a [[technorganic]], Optimus Primal retained his ability to fly in robot mode. {{storylink\|Master of the House}}

	[[~~Transmutate (BW)\|Transmutate~~]] ~~had an apparently unique flight mechanism~~: ~~it extended a crystalline object from within~~ its ~~body~~, ~~and when~~ the ~~crystal was exposed to air, it gave off an intense energy field~~ and ~~then caused its user to levitate~~. ~~Since Transmutate was a malformed, incomplete design, this might have been a display~~ of ~~widespread Transformer flight technology that otherwise would always be internal and unseen.~~		Needing a new body for himself than the [[Diagnostic Drone]] he found himself trapped in, {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. I: The Downward Spiral\|The Downward Spiral}} Megatron chose to rebuild Optimus' "Optimal" body {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall\|When Legends Fall}} minus its beast mode, granting him the form's jet mode and robot mode flight. {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future\|Seeds of the Future}}

	====''Beast Wars: Uprising''====		====''Beast Wars: Uprising''====

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	Transformers did not demonstrate a cartoon-style robot mode levitation-type flight ability.		Transformers did not demonstrate a cartoon-style robot mode levitation-type flight ability.
	Any type of robot mode flight was rare. [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] could fly in either mode using jet thrusters in his "boots." {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe}} The [[Battlecharger]]s flight was explained by the use of [[short-range rocket jumper]]s attached to their legs. {{storylink\|Decepticon Graffiti!}} Some or all of the Decepticon [[Pretender]]s could fly in their shells. {{storylink\|Pretender to the Throne!}} {{storylink\|King Con!}}		Any type of robot mode flight was rare. [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] could fly in either mode using jet thrusters in his "boots." {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|The Transformers Universe}} The [[Battlecharger]]s flight was explained by the use of [[short-range rocket jumper]]s attached to their legs. {{storylink\|Decepticon Graffiti!}} Some or all of the Decepticon [[Pretender]]s could fly in their shells. {{storylink\|Pretender to the Throne!}} {{storylink\|King Con!}}

	{{note\|It may be that only the Decepticon Pretenders with wings on their Pretender shells could fly with their shells on. In "Pretender to the Throne" it appears they all are flying, but the art gives the impression Bomb-Burst and Bugly were supposed to be carrying the others. Later, in "King Con", Scorponok specifically ordered Bomb-Burst and Bugly to fly Iguanus around.}}		{{note\|It may be that only the Decepticon Pretenders with wings on their Pretender shells could fly with their shells on. In "Pretender to the Throne" it appears they all are flying, but the art gives the impression Bomb-Burst and Bugly were supposed to be carrying the others. Later, in "King Con", Scorponok specifically ordered Bomb-Burst and Bugly to fly Iguanus around.}}
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	====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====		====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
	Several [[Decepticon]]s, such as [[Filch]], [[Nightstrike]] and [[Zizza]], were capable of biological flight due to the wings they possessed in their beast/beast-like modes. A confused [[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] once thought he could fly and was surprised to find out that he couldn't. {{storylink\|As the Kospego Commands!}} [[Windblade (RID)\|Windblade]] was a female [[Autobot]] who could turn into jet and thus provided air-support for the other grounded Autobots. Other Autobots like [[Sideswipe (RID)\|Sideswipe]] and [[Drift (RID)\|Drift]] would hitch a ride on her if the mission ever required it. {{storylink\|The Buzz on Windblade}} {{storylink\|Battlegrounds, Part 2}} After returning from the dead again, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] used his built-in jet pack to reach the battle site that [[The Fallen\|Megatronus]] was at. {{storylink\|Battlegrounds, Part 1}} After absorbing all seven [[Weaponizer (RID)\|Weaponizer]] Mini-Cons, Starscream gained both fancy armor and the ability to fly in robot mode. That got taken away once the Mini-Cons were extracted from him. {{storylink\|Worthy}}		Several [[Decepticon]]s, such as [[Filch]], [[Nightstrike]] and [[Zizza]], were capable of biological flight due to the wings they possessed in their beast/beast-like modes. A confused [[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] once thought he could fly and was surprised to find out that he couldn't. {{storylink\|As the Kospego Commands!}} [[Windblade (RID)\|Windblade]] was a female [[Autobot]] who could turn into jet and thus provided air-support for the other grounded Autobots. Other Autobots like [[Sideswipe (RID)\|Sideswipe]] and [[Drift (RID)\|Drift]] would hitch a ride on her if the mission ever required it. {{storylink\|The Buzz on Windblade}} {{storylink\|Battlegrounds, Part 2}} After returning from the dead again, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] used his built-in jet pack to reach the battle site that [[The Fallen\|Megatronus]] was at. {{storylink\|Battlegrounds, Part 1}} After absorbing all seven [[Weaponizer (RID)\|Weaponizer]] Mini-Cons, Starscream gained both fancy armor and the ability to fly in robot mode. That got taken away once the Mini-Cons were extracted from him. {{storylink\|Worthy}}

			===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===
			The [[Seeker (body-type)\|Seekers]] were capable of flight in their [[robot mode]]s. {{storylink\|What Dwells Within}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	*[[Dropkick (Movie)]]<ref>[[Bumblebee (film)\|Bumblebee]]</ref>		*[[Dropkick (Movie)]]<ref>[[Bumblebee (film)\|Bumblebee]]</ref>
			*[[Windblade (G1)]]

	===Biological flight===		===Biological flight===

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	The Decepticons' own flight capabilities have known to fail them at times too. In one instance, under a barrage of firepower, Optimus and the Autobots drove the Decepticons back until they fell down a canyon into lava, instead of simply flying out. {{storylink\|Heavy Metal War}}		The Decepticons' own flight capabilities have known to fail them at times too. In one instance, under a barrage of firepower, Optimus and the Autobots drove the Decepticons back until they fell down a canyon into lava, instead of simply flying out. {{storylink\|Heavy Metal War}}

	The Autobots' ability to fly in robot mode effectively vanished after that. To reach Dinobot Island, Optimus Prime and a crew of Autobots used strap-on jetpacks. Even Autobots with flying alternate modes did not seem able to fly in robot mode, though [[Cosmos (G1)\|Cosmos]] seemed able to maneuver in space while in robot mode.		The Autobots' ability to fly in robot mode effectively vanished after that. To reach Dinobot Island, Optimus Prime and a crew of Autobots used strap-on jetpacks. {{storylink\|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} Even Autobots with flying alternate modes did not seem able to fly in robot mode, though [[Cosmos (G1)\|Cosmos]] seemed able to maneuver in space while in robot mode.

	The newly created Dinobots could fly in robot mode, an ability they consistently demonstrated throughout their history. Their creator, [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]], was also shown flying in robot mode apparently unassisted, an ability his on-package [[bio]] claims for him. {{storylink\|S.O.S. Dinobots}}		The newly created Dinobots could fly in robot mode, an ability they consistently demonstrated throughout their history. Their creator, [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]], was also shown flying in robot mode apparently unassisted, an ability his on-package [[bio]] claims for him. {{storylink\|S.O.S. Dinobots}}
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	===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===		===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
	Subsonic flight was one of [[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]]' powers and weapons. In general, flight was counted as a power and weapon for other Transformers, such as [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]]. {{storylink\|War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>		Subsonic flight was one of [[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]]' powers and weapons. In general, flight was counted as a power and weapon for other Transformers, such as [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]]. {{storylink\|War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>

			===Energon Universe===
			When reactivated on Earth, the Seekers {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 1\|Transformers #1}} and Soundwave displayed the ability to fly in robot mode. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 6\|Transformers #6}} Megatron was likewise capable of robot mode flight. {{storylink\|Transformers Energon Universe Special story}}

			By contrast, the Autobots were incapable of flight in their robot modes, being forced to rely on Jetfire's alternate mode for transit. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 8\|Transformers #8}}

	===Beast Era===		===Beast Era===
	====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====		====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
	Early in ~~this series~~, the [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacons]] had a tactical advantage due to the ~~imbalance~~ of ~~flight-capable individuals in their faction. Initially~~, only [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] ~~could provide~~ air support for the [[Maximal]]s, and then only in robot mode, which was risky in the [[energon]]-rich environment. ~~However, as more [[protoform]]s were formatted and pressed into service, particularly~~ [[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] ~~and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)~~\|~~Silverbolt]]~~, the ~~balance of forces became more even~~.		Early in the [[Beast Wars (event)\|Beast Wars]], the [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacons]] had a tactical advantage due to the presence of fliers [[Terrosaur (BW)\|Terrorsaur]] and [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]], contrasting only [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] being able to air support for the [[Maximal]]s, and then only in robot mode, which was risky in the [[energon]]-rich environment. {{storylink\|Beast Wars (Part 2)}} The introduction of [[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] later granted the Maximals another flyer. {{storylink\|The Spark}}

			Sufficient volumes of energon itself, of a certain level of instability, are said to have the ability to cause large objects to float. {{storylink\|Power Surge (episode)\|Power Surge}}

	~~The introduction of~~ [[~~Transmetal~~]] ~~forms into the Maximal and Predacon ranks once again shifted the balance of flight-capable transformers.~~ [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]] gained the ability to fly via jets in their beast modes, ~~and~~ Optimus Primal gained the ability to fly in his beast mode via a jet-powered hover board, addition to his original robot mode flight. ~~After upgrading to his "Optimal Optimus" form, he further acquired a true jet mode that only enhanced his flight capabilities. The arrivals~~ of ~~[[Depth Charge~~ (BW)~~\|Depth Charge]] and Tigerhawk, who were likewise equipped with flight-based altmodes, further added to the ranks of airborne Maximals.~~		Following the [[quantum surge]], both [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]] gained the ability to fly via jets in their beast modes. {{storylink\|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}} The [[Fuzor]] [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)\|Silverbolt]] quickly defected to the Maximals, granting them another aerial warrior. Upon being resurrected, Optimus Primal gained the ability to fly in his beast mode via a jet-powered hover board, addition to his original robot mode flight. {{storylink\|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)}}

	~~Sufficient volumes~~ of ~~energon itself~~, of a ~~certain level~~ of ~~instability~~, ~~are said~~ to ~~have~~ the ability to ~~cause large objects to float~~. {{storylink\|~~Power Surge (episode)\|Power Surge~~}}		[[Transmutate (BW)\|Transmutate]] had an apparently unique flight mechanism: it extended a crystalline object from within its body, and when the crystal was exposed to air, it gave off an intense energy field and then caused its user to levitate. Since Transmutate was a malformed, incomplete design, this might have been a display of widespread Transformer flight technology that otherwise would always be internal and unseen. {{storylink\|Transmutate (episode)\|Transmutate}}

			After upgrading to his "Optimal Optimus" form, Optimus Primal acquired a true jet mode that only enhanced his flight capabilities. {{storylink\|Optimal Situation}} The arrivals of [[Depth Charge (BW)\|Depth Charge]] {{storylink\|Deep Metal}} and [[Tigerhawk]], who were likewise equipped with flight-based altmodes, further added to the ranks of airborne Maximals. {{storylink\|Other Victories}}

			====''Beast Machines'' cartoon====
			After being reformatted into a [[technorganic]], Optimus Primal retained his ability to fly in robot mode. {{storylink\|Master of the House}}

	[[~~Transmutate (BW)\|Transmutate~~]] ~~had an apparently unique flight mechanism~~: ~~it extended a crystalline object from within~~ its ~~body~~, ~~and when~~ the ~~crystal was exposed to air, it gave off an intense energy field~~ and ~~then caused its user to levitate~~. ~~Since Transmutate was a malformed, incomplete design, this might have been a display~~ of ~~widespread Transformer flight technology that otherwise would always be internal and unseen.~~		Needing a new body for himself than the [[Diagnostic Drone]] he found himself trapped in, {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. I: The Downward Spiral\|The Downward Spiral}} Megatron chose to rebuild Optimus' "Optimal" body {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall\|When Legends Fall}} minus its beast mode, granting him the form's jet mode and robot mode flight. {{storylink\|Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future\|Seeds of the Future}}

	====''Beast Wars: Uprising''====		====''Beast Wars: Uprising''====