yep, got it in one. The Lockheed ship alluded to with regard to stability problems...erm...far be it from me to say that they dont have it cracked, but a small portakabin in Cardington says that stability and control are well established in the UK vehicle.
Skykitten is actually seen flying in a 30 knot wind as a small scale demonstrator...so you can scale that up accordingly.
It also had an engine failure when demoing its water landing ability to the pentagon and still came through with flying colours.
To restate for the benefit of jokers about gasbags, Hindenburgs, R101 etc
This is a heavier than air hybrid flying machine, combining lighter than air technology, fly by wire and lifting body shape, with the ease of loading of a roro ferry and VTOL take off and landing.
I'm sure a couple wouldnt go amiss hunting pirates with an SBS fast boat aboard........