Just throwing this out, could the F-101 be modified for carrier use? According to Wiki the F-101 is 4ft 5in longer, 6-8in longer span & 18in taller, than the F-4.
Max T/O weight is 9395lb lighter than an F-4. So physically it could have a deck footprint similar to an F-4.
I'm only using The F-4 as a comparison as it they were in service at the same time, more or less.
So, what modifications would be needed to make it carrier capable?
Ken...