Shahram Rostami facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Shahram Rostami
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| Born | 7 June 1948 Ābkhāreh, East Azerbaijan, Iran |
| Allegiance | Iran |
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Air Force |
| Years of service | 1967–2007 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands held | Joint Staff |
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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 |
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| 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
In Spanish: Shahram Rostami para niños
- List of Iranian flying aces
