Grindor: Blackout's Shadow in Transformers

Although often confused with Blackout , Grindor is a distinct Decepticon who appeared in Revenge of the Fallen . He shares the same transformation—an MH-53 Pave Low helicopter—but his color scheme and mechanical details subtly differentiate him.

In the film, he accompanies Megatron and Starscream during the final battle against Optimus Prime , before being brutally shot down by the latter in an iconic scene.

Like Blackout , Grindor embodies the Bayverse aesthetic: a complex, industrial design overloaded with mechanical details. Its body is an armor of steel and hydraulics, designed for aerial combat and heavy transport.

• Transformation: MH-53 Pave Low combat helicopter.
• Weapons: cutting rotors, homing missiles, plasma cannons.
• Strengths: extreme resistance, colossal strength, aerial precision.

The fight between Grindor and Optimus Prime in the forest is one of the most memorable moments of the saga. This duel demonstrates Michael Bay's signature brutality and kinetic direction.

Grindor embodies the pure brutality of the Decepticons. He lacks Soundwave 's cunning and Shockwave 's strategy, but he compensates with his devastating power.

His brief appearance in Revenge of the Fallen was enough to leave its mark on fans: Grindor is the symbol of the constant danger of the Bayverse — a soulless war machine, ready to crush anything that stands in its way.