The follow-up acknowledges that Nuclear Option's fictional Vortex can take off and land vertically. The objection to the Littoral Flight Deck is therefore about relying on that mode for every mission. Fixed-wing aircraft may be unable to lift their full strike package in a vertical takeoff. A deck that permits an aircraft to operate does not necessarily permit it to carry the desired combat load.
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Why VTOL capability does not guarantee a full strike load
The Vortex follow-up distinguishes vertical takeoff capability from the ability to launch with a full strike package.