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Shahram Rostami
Born (1948-06-07) 7 June 1948 (age 77)
Ābkhāreh, East Azerbaijan, Iran
Allegiance Iran
Service/branch Air Force
Years of service 1967–2007
Rank Brigadier General
Commands held Joint Staff
Battles/wars

Shahram Rostami is a brave former fighter pilot from Iran. He was a very important pilot during the Iran–Iraq War. He is known as a "flying ace" because he shot down six enemy planes. This makes him one of the best pilots who flew the F-14 Tomcat jet.

Rostami also held important leadership roles. He was a deputy commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. Later, he became the chairman of the Joint Staff of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army.

A Flying Ace: Shahram Rostami's Victories

A "flying ace" is a military pilot who has shot down five or more enemy aircraft in air combat. Shahram Rostami achieved this impressive title during the Iran-Iraq War. He used powerful missiles like the AIM-54 Phoenix and AIM-7 Sparrow to defeat enemy planes.

Rostami's Confirmed Air Victories

Shahram Rostami's confirmed victories include:

# Date Unit Weapon Victim
1 1981-10-22 82 TFS/TFB 7 AIM-54A Mirage F1EQ
2 1981-10-22 82 TFS/TFB 7 AIM-54A Mirage F1EQ
3 1981-10-22 82 TFS/TFB 7 AIM-54A Mirage F1EQ
4 1981-10-22 82 TFS/TFB 7 AIM-7E MiG-21MF
5 1982-09-16 TFB 8 AIM-54A MiG-25RB
6 1982-12-01 TFB 8 AIM-54A MiG-25RB

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Shahram Rostami para niños

  • List of Iranian flying aces
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