Hellcats in place of Wildcats in 1942

What if the US Navy had the Hellcat instead of the Wildcat in 1942?

Japanese Zeros would face a much faster, tougher, and more heavily armed opponent, greatly increasing their losses once American pilots developed suitable tactics.

The Zero could exploit important performance advantages over the Wildcat, even though American tactics reduced the gap. The Hellcat would remove much of that freedom to dictate the engagement. Its greater speed, structural strength, and firepower would make each encounter more dangerous for Japanese pilots. American tactical adaptation would compound the aircraft's technical advantage as crews gained experience.