I like the IXB.
To me it's the perfect compromise between the more manuverable and faster diving Type VII, and the bigger, faster, and more powerful american fleet boats.
Let's face it. A fleet boat would be at a disadvantage against allied ASW efforts in The Atlantic. The Type VIIC didn't have the range to operate in The Pacific.
The dutch had some very nice boats operating in both theatres (en sp?).
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