I understand what you're saying, but I'm not sure I'd agree, as I'd certainly fly it (it'd have to be a great perk earner), and I think you might be underestimating the Wild cat (at least, going by AW's modeling.)
While it was slow in level flight, it climbed well had and performed well at altitude. It dived like a brick, and, when at speed, had a great roll rate.. And when you got slow it had great flaps.
I do take your point that it would indeed be an underdog, but I think it's be more popular than the 202.
Still, the next plane has to be the hurri, wouldn't you say
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