SU-76 is a bit unique in the sense that it is the only vehicle in the game in which, considering when the game was set, it was starting to become obsolete, unlike the M10, M36, sherman. (Okay, there's another tank that was obsolete in the game - the command Pz 4, it can't penn tanks for shit which is fine because its an IST anyway).
Actually, if you want to get technical, the T-70, T-34/76, SU-85, KV-1, KV-2, 222, StuG III Ausf E, Panzer IV Ausf F1, M5 Stuart, M10 Tank Destroyer, and M4A3(75mm) were obsolete. The SU-76 was actually not considered to be obsolete, it was effective in it's primary role as an assault gun, and in the anti-tank role against Panzer IV's. It could also take out a Panther if it hit the side or rear, and with special ammunition and close range could also knock out Tiger I tanks. It was the second most produced vehicle by the Soviet Union and was used until the end of the war where it was retired in favour of new developments.
Because you start with 50 fuel, so the first 50 fuel to build T1 / T2 doesn't matter. The only way you could possibly start without enough fuel is if the first thing you did was research Molotovs and/or AT Grenades.
Connect the dots. Katyusha...Panzerwerfer...Stuka...Priest...Sextons. Theres no problem there.
One is medium-range rocket artillery on an ultra-light platform, and the other is long range heavy artillery on a light platform. And the Stuka, it's a mix of the two. Point is the Priest and Sexton will be mostly unaffected by artillery changes, and the LeFH would be most affected.
And just for fun, Artillery Emplacement concept based off the Pak 43:
It doens't need it, but it doesn't not need it either. It's an ability that is fairly low powered, and you need 3 of them to match the effectiveness of a single ZiS-3 barrage.
Regardless, I don't think it should also have 76mm gun though, it could just be HE only in exchange for greatly improved durability, whereas regulars have toggle for versatility, and for AT you have Jacksons for offensive firepower.
I disagree, I don't think USF's only heavy vehicle should be forcibly gimped for the sake of being gimped.
Sounds better. Given the Jumbo was not a real heavy tank but in fact a better armored E8, he could gain a bit more durability with vet
Nitpick, but it wasn't an up-armoured Easy Eight, just a standard M4A3. It's official name was M4A3E2 Assault Tank. The M4A3E8 'Easy Eight' was a separate version of the Sherman, primarily featuring the new Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension.