Originally Posted by
SpazSinbad
...The F-35B is currently limited to crosswinds of 15kt during vertical landings. DT-3 will evaluate the aircraft’s ability to operate safely in conditions up to sea state 6, which translates as equivalent to wave heights of 13-20ft (4-6m)...
I suppose a ship could always consider doing something silly like turning into wind. Ashore, a pilot might even consider turning into wind himself before landing vertically.
