The only way this unit will ever be 'fixed' is by making it more like a normal ATG. Right now, it simply has so many 'gimmicky' trade-offs that its going to be annoying to use (or play against) in one situation or another.
Agreed. But:
+Available in T0
If changed, add pfaust to volks after sws is bought.
+5 models
Make it 4 as the rest of axis TW
+Can cloak at vet 1
Removing cloak after it being nerfed is simply killing the unit, one should consider buff its mobility if so.
+Can retreat
This made the raketen unique and worthy of stealing. Remove this and cloack and simply just remove the raketen aswell
-All 5 models 'blob' together for easy wipes, especially in cover
-5 less range than any other ATG
-Gun shield doesn't give cover (supposedly? might be bugged)
-Need to manually toggle cloak, cloak locks the unit in place
-Very inconsistent performance on bumpy ground (i.e. craters)
This are the defects of the model and buggy behaviour. Sadly they cant be fixed directly.
Maybe if raketen projectile performs a ballistic trajectory it could remove some of the ground collisions.
Lets be clear now, Im not against your points, im just adding my opinion to continue the discussion.