By how much. And who really cares. Have you ever been down the back of a
P-8A? There are virtual tours available on line. To my eye, it looks like there
is more than enough space for kit in this digital age. In fact, it looks as if
there's almost too much space.
I have actually been down the back of a P-8 Betty, and funny you should say it because that was my first thought as soon as I walked in through the door. There is a LOT of spare space for future growth and added capabilities.
Hardly a low cost P8. At best it will be able to conduct Maritime
Surveillance.
There are lots of cheaper options that could do
that.
Not meant to be 'a low cost P-8'. It's a maritime surveillance aircraft (no ASW or AsuW capability) that utilises P-8 mission systems. The reduced capability is reflected in the reduced price (company officials put it at a third the unit cost of a P-8).