That's the thing with the Python, its good at everything but not the best at anything.
That's the definition of multi purpose isn't it?
No, it's not the best dogfighter. That's the Vulture.
It's not the best cargo ship. That's the T9
But neither of those ships can do what the Python can do. It can trade, it can fight, it can mine, it can explore and it's better than average at ALL of those things.