Weird. Why is it then that Riflemen can only equip one LMG? If it doesn´t matter what other factions have then this should be totally fine right? Oh wait, there is this thing called balance. Maybe you read about it.
KV1 right now is a useless piece of shit that is never used in any sort of serious game. But yes, it´s fine. Let´s not buff it because having useless units in a game makes a ton of sense.
I didn't say it wouldn't benifit from a buff, but saying "but X faction can..." is shitty reasoning.
One might argue that it's OK for ost armor to have more leeway for saving the unit because their infantry lack that luxury, not a trait that Soviet have in common with them.
There isn't a good God damn reason in hell the kv needs smoke. It'll just make it cheesy to appease those that can't keep a bloody quick, highly armored, high health pool tank alive and reduce the value of micro/skil based play to help those that can't actually play not improve.