And is viable for like what, the first 5 minutes of the match?
Soviet clown car is viable for around the same time and guess what?
It can still inflict game changing damage/give massive advantage at start.
You aren't doing much SPio rushes by the mid game, expecting them to roll over whatever squad you come across, yet it works at start.
That's how shock units work, they hit the field, they hit you hard, you get a counter and their potential is diminished.
And I don't mind the trade off but the problem is that it also happens to be in 2 other doctrines as well and being an an Armor MG on tracks is certainly a big improvement compared to it's previous state but I still don't think it will be as useful in the long run if it can't reinforce while locked down as well.
It couldn't attack anything in any way.
It can now AND it can suppress under a circumstance.
Its also cheaper/affordable.
And you are still not happy.
No early game light vehicle below light tanks is useful in the long run and this one is not supposed to be replacement for 251, if you need reinforcement, get 251, not 250.