[VRWCmember]

I remember at one time seeing requirements for a tailhook for a navy configuration of the F-16 (which would imply that it was intended to be capable of carrier landings). The Navy Top Gun program was using the F-16 as its adversary aircraft for training (a great choice given its superior dogfighting capabilities -- one might as well train against the best).

[TheRealLobo]

I'm not sure whether the 16 has a tailhook or not (I never worked them). You have a picture of one? I am SURE the F-15 A/B/C/D models ALL had tailhooks. Don't know about the newer models. AF craft have the hooks to grab cables on runways (There really and truly is/was such a thing).