Call me a cynic, but i think the various captains (with alot of torpedos) alot to do with the IXBs sucess.

The 22 torpedo load makes the difference, and the dive times it´s not very different tha a type VII

IX's are also the fastest boats of all. In totally calm weather, I managed to sustain a constant 22 knots during one of my attack runs.

They're great boats if you know how to carry out surfaced attacks and penetrate convoy escorts before diving. :up:

True so true.
Of course captains had a lot to do with the IXB's success, torpedoes apart. But i'd say that the boat still was better than if the same captains would have been placed in Type II's, or dugout canoes!
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