I now have my copy of the game - unfortunately, the useless Intel 945G video chipset in my laptop won't actually run the game, but I can see what ships are included by looking at the program files. This is the confirmed list, including patch 1.1.
From looking at the program files, it appears that two Japanese submarines are included with the game - I know at least one has already been reported here and at the Ubisoft site.
Japanese:
Battleships:
- Yamato class.
- Fuso class.
- Kongo class.
- Ise class (CVB Version).
Carriers:
- Shokaku class.
- Taiho.
- Hiryu.
- Akitsu Maru class CVE/Aircraft Transport.
- Taiyo class CVE.
Heavy Cruisers:
- Takao class.
- Mogami class.
- Furataka class.
- Maya class (Modernised Takao).
Light Cruisers:
- Agano class.
- Kuma class.
- Naka class.
Destroyers:
- Akitsuki class.
- Asashio class.
- Fubuki class.
- Minekaze class.
- Mutsuki class.
- Shiratsuyu class.
- Submarines:
- Midget Submarine.
- Sen-Toku class.
Seaplane Tenders:
- Chitose class.
Other Auxiliaries:
- Okinoshima class Minelayer (Large Minelayer).
- Minesweeper.
- Subchaser.
- Small Gunboat.
- Medium Gunboat.
Freighters:
Akita Maru Class (Medium Composite Superstructure Freighter) (4070 GRT)
Biyo Maru Class (Medium Old Split Superstructure Freighter) (5425 GRT)
Hakusika Maru Class (Large Old Split Superstructure Freighter) (8150 GRT)
Heito Maru (Medium Modern Composite Superstructure Freighter) (4466 GRT)
Kasagisan Maru Class (Small Old Split Superstructure Freighter) (2427 GRT)
Kinposan Maru Class (Medium Modern Split Superstructure Freighter) (3262 GRT)
Nagara Maru Class (Large Composite Superstructure Freighter) (7154 GRT)
Taihosan Maru Class (Composite Superstructure Freighter) (1805 GRT)
Zinbu Maru Class (Medium European Composite Superstructure Freighter) (5186 GRT)
Tankers:
Buzyun Maru Class (Medium Old Tanker) (4804 GRT)
Haruna Maru Class (Small Old Tanker) (1549 GRT)
Nippon Maru Class (Large Modern Tanker) (9974 GRT)
Liners/Troop Transports:
Conte Verde Class (European-Built Liner) (18,765 GRT)
Horai Maru Class (Large Old Passenger Carrier) (9192 GRT)
Kiturin Maru Class (Modern Passenger Liner) (6783 GRT)
Tyohei Maru Class (Small Passenger Carrier) (1713 GRT)
Coastal Craft:
- Large Sampan.
- Sampan.
- Two Japanese Fishing Boats.
- Junk.
- Tugboat.
Aircraft:
- Aichi D3A1 Dive Bomber ("Val")
.
- Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Fighter
("Zeke")
.
United States:
Aircraft Carriers:
- Wasp ("Early War Fleet Carrier").
- Casablanca class CVE.
- Bogue class CVE.
Battleships:
- New Mexico class.
- Iowa class.
- North Carolina class.
Heavy Cruisers:
- Baltimore class.
- Northampton class.
Light Cruisers:
- Omaha class.
- Brooklyn class.
- Cleveland class.
Destroyers:
- Fletcher class.
- Somers class.
- Clemson class.
Destroyer Escorts:
- Buckley class.
- Evarts class.
- JC Butler class.
Patrol Craft:
- Elco class (PT Boat.
- Armed Trawler.
Submarines:
- S-18 class.
- S-42 class (patch 1.1)
- P class (Porpoise Class).
- Tambor class.
- Salmon class.
- Sargo class.
- Gato class.
- Balao class
- Gar class (?).
Freighters:
- Victory class.
- Liberty class.
- Coastal Composite Freighter.
- Small Split Freighter.
Tankers:
- T3 class.
Troop Transports/Landing Craft:
- LST.
- LCVP.
- Troop Transport.
Other Auxiliaries:
- Sub Tender.
Coastal Craft:
- Fishing Boat.
- Fishing Trawler.
- Tugboat.
Aircraft:
- Avenger Torpedo Bomber.
- B24 Liberator Bomber.
- F4U Corsair Fighter.
- F4F Wildcat Fighter.
- Grumman Hellcat Fighter.
- PBY Catalina.
The above was the reported list. In SHIV, aircraft have generic names, probably for licensing reasons:
- USFighter=Fighter
- USTorpedoBomber=Torpedo Plane
- USHeavyBomber=Long Range Bomber
- LBSUSSearchPlane=Search Plane
There are other nations in the game, but they mostly get some of the generic vessels that were assigned to the US, such as the Tug Boat. I will refer to this as the "Standard Roster Assignment" - below are its contents. Thus, I will just list the unique ones for each nation, plus this assignment:
Standard Roster Assignment:
- Armed Trawler.
- Coastal Composite Freighter.
- Small Split Freighter.
- Fishing Boat.
- Fishing Trawler.
- Tugboat.
UK/Australia/Canada (with their own rosters in game but combined here to save space):
- King George V class BB (UK).
- Kent class CA (UK, Australia).
- Dido class CL (UK).
- Tribal class DD (all three nations mentioned).
- Plus Standard Roster Assignment.
Germany:
- Auxiliary cruiser.
- Plus Standard Roster Assignment.
The Netherlands:
- Frigate (listed as "What is This?" under names file).
- Plus Standard Roster Assignment.
France,
India,
New Zealand, and
Russia are included as well, but with no unique vessels - only the standard roster assignment.
Also Included:
- Lifeboat.
- Liferaft.
- Survivor.
Pictures (Link): (Currently Only Merchants):
http://silenthunter4.uk.ubi.com/ships.php
I may post some screenshots later, but they will probably be on the SHIV site soon anyway.
Maybe this thread would make a good sticky?:hmm: