I think the Close air support strafe is actually reasonably well balanced since its directional and can therefore be dodged. The regular one on the other hand, ye, it needs to be looked at.
I dont think any of the AT strafes are well balanced. I have yet to see a US tank survive a single pass from CAS. I suspect the Dozer might. Every other is erased from full health. Not even the P47 is that strong. First pass fucks you up if your a Medium but you can escape.
So that just means Faust and Dead Sherman/Jackson/M8 or whatever plus any infantry or support weapons not just tanks. But I am sure thats for another topic.
MG42 does need a buff but not a huge one. Its the MG version of the Jackson. Top 50 players think its GREAT or OP. Other 2000 players dont get good use out of it. Rebalance it please.