Do we have any details about this? Makes the prospect of dropping $20 on a hero class even more uncertain.
Maybe you shouldn't just cough up cash, and instead earn the RTC through Campaigns like I do. I already have nearly enough for him as it is from the campaigns we've had. After all, why waste money on something that isn't up to par yet? As for the specific details, they are currently vague. A resource system is being discussed to at least allow you more Veteran spawns per match, however I believe they said Elite will remain a one-shot deal. After that it's up in the air, though I expect that Elites at the very least will have even higher Health/Armor/Toughness as well as special capabilities. Right now they just seem like reskins that need work and definitely not worth hard-earned cash.
As you notice the loadout screen does not show grenades, armor, or anything else. I can assure you ingame you will have access to a stickbomb bundle.
Also this is their first attempt at making the "hero" classes so I think we should give them some time to iron things out and if we want changes instead of just screaming how bad they are bring it to the devs attention and go about it in a proper way. Let them know the status differences, balance changes that you think are needed, and over all worth of the elite and be honest about it. Constructive feedback fixes games not angry feedback.