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The F-16 is not equipped to operate from any aircraft carrier. The landing gear, and more particularly the airframe supporting it all, is not designed for the abuse of deck landings and takeoffs. The additional beefing up of the frame and gear would add a lot of weight, one more reason why most naval aircraft have more than one engine. The US Navy has operated the F-16 as an aggressor aircraft but these are land based. The tail hook is used for emergency landings and tethering the aircraft for high power engine testing.
http://www.f-16.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5139
http://www.f-16.net/f-16-news-article3698.html
Ah that's makes more sense for the hook , I new I'd never seen one on a carrier cheers for clearing that up joe
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