Think you can keep up with Maverick. Prove your ace‑level knowledge of the 2022 high‑flying sequel.
Who directed Top Gun: Maverick?
Joseph Kosinski
J.J. Abrams
Christopher McQuarrie
Tony Scott
Rooster is the call sign of Goose’s son—what is Rooster’s full name?
Nick Bradshaw Jr.
Jake Seresin
Bradley Bradshaw
William ‘Bob’ Floyd
What is the name of the fictional hypersonic test jet featured early in the film?
Nightshade
Blackbird
Skyfire
Darkstar
Which aircraft do the trainees fly for the mission before the finale?
A-10 Thunderbolt II
F/A-18 Super Hornet
F-35C Lightning II
F-14 Tomcat
Which song reprises over the opening titles to echo the original film’s vibe?
Take My Breath Away
Danger Zone
Mighty Wings
Holding Out for a Hero
Which call sign belongs to Natasha Trace on Maverick’s team?
Hangman
Phoenix
Payback
Coyote
Which Academy Award did Top Gun: Maverick win at the 95th Oscars?
Best Picture
Best Director
Best Sound
Best Visual Effects
Which classic jet do Maverick and Rooster steal during the finale?
F-22 Raptor
F-14 Tomcat
F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-35 Lightning II
What extreme flying profile is crucial for the canyon approach to the target?
High‑altitude loiter with dive
Supersonic vertical climb and drop
Low‑altitude, terrain‑following flight
Mid‑altitude orbit with JDAM
Who portrays test pilot and instructor Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell?
Glen Powell
Val Kilmer
Tom Cruise
Jon Hamm
Starter
You’re taxiing to the runway—brush up on your call signs and aircraft.
Solid
Nice flying—tighten your turns and hit that canyon run with precision.
Expert!
Top of your class, ace. You flew this quiz like a real TOPGUN instructor.
