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Originally Posted by deadactionman
It's almost 1941 and my trusty VIIB has seen me through several patrols. However, even thought the option to upgrade to the VIIC has been offered for several months now, I can't quite make up my mind.
It offers reduced endurance and speed but it dives 3 seconds quicker :hmm:
Seems like a waste of renown but I welcome your comments.
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This is a sensitive topic for me. I ride a VIIB, 1942, and plan to take her through to the end, whenever that may be. I've done the VIIC thing, but I can't stand the speed hit (18kts vs. 21kts). Speed is everything for me; you overhaul convoys and outrun destroyers way more than you dive. Anyway - the dive thing - when a plane starts an attack run on you, diving is not the best option. Usually that results in bombs crushing your main pump and engines as you plunge at 8kts to your death, around 300m. The best thing to do when you are challenged by air attack is to _stay surfaced_ and do a deek, right or left, upon it's attack. You may be hit, but at least you won't be heading down at 8kts when the flooding starts to take hold. Dive after they attack. If they don't see you, dive, and you will be under before they do their run, even if you're in an IXD2. Dive time isn't so important. I prefer maneuverability. The speed also translates to underwater speed when you are being hunted.
VIIB all the way!
Kb
P.S. Still not sure if the VIIB can run a schnorkel - will find out soon!