I think what Fallshirmjager could do with is removing some of its current utilities for some abilities instead.
Currently they are the least effective elite unit. I do not why it is so but it is true.
If you take USF paratroopers for the same price I think, they decimate Fallshirm with the Thompson. Even with MG upgrade. They perform similarly without upgrade but USF paratroopers still has the upper hand. Shreds Fallshirms in a matter of seconds when close-mid range with Thompson "accuracy boost ability". Fallshirmjagers are indeed pretty bad in comparison.
I am not saying buff Fallshirmjagers, rather it should get some adjustments to suit better as an elite unit rather than some guy who has a bunch of stuff in their pockets and does not know exactly what to do with them.
Commando unit even does way better than Fallshirmjagers for the similar prices.
I think the current problem is, their camo function. Also due to having no abilities and boosters. Accuracy being (around 0.5-0.55 I believe) currently poor due to their high damage being 8. Adjustments are required!
I think Camo function should be the same as UKF Commando (when they ambush, they receive a slight accuracy boost within that period). Decrease their utility. To force them to use a certain play-style like Commandos which they were like. Especially they were the elite paratroopers.
Maybe remove both Pzfaust and Phosphorous for a dedicated AI unit role. Currently it suits neither purpose properly since it is undefined.
The worst is the Soviet "Airborne" - it's just the union of the Shock Troops and the Guard. In their parachuting about zero meaning:
- they can only capture an empty point, cache resource - they cannot capture, you can try to throw a grenade into it and try to destroy it with a rifle, it will take so much time that it will come to you at once. Just one bunker on the Victory Point? You have no chance.
- A sudden stab in the back? 15 seconds of appearance and a huge smoke screen that will be noticed and blind.
- Ambush? Maybe, but the Shock Troops and the Guard can do the same ambush, with camouflage it would be much more effective.
But they have a ridiculous veteran IL-2 strafe! Which would be appropriate for the Airborne officer or at Headquarters
The only point in parachuting them is a quicker appearance on friendly territory.