Im getting the feeling that this is what I really going on...
People come on here and pretend to care about faction design. but, really they couldn't care less. m26 isn't a "buff". its a proposal to make usf more appealing!
If I wanted usf to be op. I would just say it. Hell why cant usf get arty barrages in all commanders. also the usf airforce is strong. a pair of p47's should occasionally strafe german armor like irl... /sarcasm
I find the USF extremely appealing being a yank and all. I think they are third in line for needing fundamental faction work done (1st being Soviet and 2nd being Ostheer) and I don't think adding a heavy tank is the answer at all.
I think you could re-word your intent as: "I don't like the USF faction design because it lacks heavy tanks."
I have already talked about why the M18 Hellcat could be a good doctrinal late-game choice to be added while adhering to the "no-heavies" design.
Also calm down Bro. We're on your side for wanting the best for the game but take a deep breath and realize not everyone is a slobbering fanboy on the forums.