The extra punch of a IX more than makes up for the detectability and handling.
Having a significant number of reloads means that you can attack 2 large targets in a single patrol rather than the 1 that is possible in a VII
Still the damage control crew is important, Use the estimates of how long it will take a compartment to flood to decide where best to employ them, Remember you don't need to completly fix one compartment before moving onto the next. It is often necessary to juggle them between 2 or 3 compartments, always dealing with the most critical issue
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