Once you research level 4 tactical bombers they grow a tailhook and a short enough take off distance to become carrier capable.

Oh really! Learnt something new, I always wanted my tactical bombers do be on aircraft carriers. Great! BTW, if you do not know whether this thread is mentioned before, you can search in the search bar on the top left hand corner.

Is there a link for a carrier guide explaining at what level you can use something other than naval bombers- such as interceptors and tac bombers? ...

Not that I know. Yes, Level 4 for tac bombers and I think any level for interceptors and naval bombers. But not strategic bombers

..not a guide, but a few pics >> forum.callofwar.com/thread/29408-carrier-capacity <<

Thanks for finding that old thread ... In it Vorlon wrote:

"Carriers can accommodate any carrier capable aircraft. The notations of carrier capable are listed in the specifications of each aircraft that is carrier capable. Again easiest to find in the research menu.


Naval bombers are always carrier capable


Interceptors are always carrier capable


Tactical bombers become carrier capable once they are researched to level 4 (the planes must be level 4, carrier level does not matter at all)


Strategic bombers are too large and will never be carrier capable, the same with Atomic bombers.' ...

Too big and long. Even if it can, it will do too much damage and it will make many countries VERY vulnerable