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There are a few issues with the targets for your tests as Volksgrenadiers aren't exactly the target axis artillery should be firing at, better might be a mix of some teamweapons and mostly baseline infantry force (maybe damaged or down a model) consisting of grenadiers and volksgrenadiers - this will lead to different kills per barrage but shouldn'T really matter as it is mostly about the percentage of units that can survive.
The Calliope could make a nice addition, although it is even more expensive then the stuka and doctrinal.
It might be useful to know the exact positioning of those units and i hope you did use similar firing ranges as yellow cover usually makes units clump more and terrain differences migth lead to different outcomes in the results.
It migth also be worth noting that the Katyusha (or most allied arty pieces for that case) will deny areas for a certain time, while the axis counterpieces only do alpha damage.
Another weak spot for the Pwerfer compared to the Katyusha is the shorter max range and later accessibility (the stuka has the earliest but that is somewhat balanced as the price is pretty high and it delays further tech quite a bit).
The testers (Noobs vs Pros) are troublesome, as the game should be balanced at a high level otherwise tourneys would get onesided and migth be won or lost by a cointoss, not skill.

The Stuart's Point Blank Engine Shot migth get better or used at all if the range could get increased a bit, for example to 20 range about half its max range.
The M36 is quite often used and effective against all targets i think the p4 m36 balance is something that isn't where it should be i would prefer to increase the penetration values across the board for medium tanks, otherwise USF could get stomped by p4s with panzer tactician if they do to good vs the jackson and the sherman can't keep them at bay with the ap rounds.
The Panther could need some changes but it shouldn't be ignored, that the stats for hp, armor and speed are quite good for a brawler and it mostly has issues on long range maps or against allied tds which can usually get a few opening shots in and kite it or force it off.

I think the Elefant just blends better with OST lategame (and scopes obviously), as ost can use not only short range antiinfantry units like the Ostwind and P4 to protect it but also with the t4 tech the Brummbar or pwerfer to shield the Elefant from AT-guns, with the current tech system it is often the best idea in teamgames to go for the battlegroup/med HQ into a fast p4 sometimes with a flak ht and then to stall for a jt - but you will usually lack antiinfantry fighting capability unless your teammate can help you out as p4spam backed up by a jt isn't as good as a KT backed up by jp4s.
You can try playing with the mech hq instead and get some light vehicles and a stuka for the lategame but without the medics you might waste your munitions on healing that could have been a forced retreat or a sweet pair of g43s.
The doctrine itself is quite good and interesting but the jt surely isn't the best part about it and beside buffing its AI-capabilities there probably isn't much that can be done without making the jt too strong as the full 80 range with the new mobility most likely are too strong (especially on minsk or crossing in the woods (or if you abuse the world piercing rounds on any map)).

Light vehicles are pretty good if the enemy lacks grenadiers to faust, the wc51 with upgraded cavalry rifleman inside can wipe them pretty quick, but needs to get close and might take some damage while closing in if you don't plan accordingly you might lose the wc51 to small arms (hmg) fire, you can shoot the hmg from afar with the upgraded wc51 .50 cal or the m20 .50 cal, but you should be ready for a 222 by getting some zooks or atleast space out your rifleman or keep them near your vehicles if they have at grenade from vet1 available. Other then those early game options grenades sometimes work wonders against teamweapon heavy playstyles and green cover allows you to ignore the supression from the mg42 and might not always win the fight but atleast shift it in your favour.
If you prefer to play with the Captain tier the m15 halftrack is pretty strong against no or low faust buildorders aswell but you have to keep on the move if the enemy gets an atgun and should always stand still against 222s (otherwise only the mgs not the maingun will fire) which might be a bit tougher to micro or might force you to push and wipe the atgun or the 222(s) in the long run.
Getting your own hmgs or a spotting unit like pathfinders (extra sigh range) early migth be helpful as you can return the favour or might find it easier to flank and wipe singled out or bad positioned hmgs.

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