No need for sarcasm mate, This is a discussion forum.
I like the P8 , I want the P8 but I also accept that it it is not the be all and end all - yet.
"The P-8A capabilities to meet the
ASW, ASuW, and ISR objectives will be delivered incrementally to the aircraft requiring continued research and development while full rate production continues for the baselineaircraft."
http://comptroller.defense.gov/Porta...ns.pdf#page=24