IXC dives a bit slower but not that much it'd really make a difference. It's range, however, is quite a bit more than IXB's so you can expect some really long patrols. I wouldn't bet on the additional flak that much since niners are big targets and turn slow, so you're better off avoiding planes altogether. But, if it goes to slugging it out, you want as much as you can get it, so...
Niners are nice boats, my favourites. If you plan to follow patrol orders you may want to get IXC for extra fuel but if you just go freelancing, upgrading IXB to the roof is more like it.
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