In Top Gun, Tom Kazansky’s call sign is Iceman.
Val Kilmer plays Kazansky as one of the best students at the United States Navy’s elite Fighter Weapons School. His cool, controlled approach to flying contrasts with Pete “Maverick” Mitchell’s more instinctive and aggressive style. Their rivalry becomes a major part of the film’s character story.
“Iceman” refers to Kazansky’s calm precision under pressure. The film also features other memorable call signs, including Maverick, Goose, Viper, and Jester. Top Gun was released in 1986 and stars Tom Cruise as Maverick, a naval aviator whose talent is accompanied by a willingness to take risks.