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Originally Posted by Hybris
My question is how much different is the deck gun on the IX? Is it a almightly destroyer of fishing boats or just a big hunk of steel on your deck.
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I'm playing NYGM 2.2 and I've noticed a big difference in the effectiveness of the 105mm deck gun over the 88mm. I've actually taken down some pretty big ships using just the deck gun, the largest being an 8000GRT Large Merchant. I don't know the actual values, so don't take my word on this, but my estimate is that the 105mm is about 30-50% more effective than the 88mm.
Another big advantage of the IXB is its 37mm gun. It is a blast to shoot and is absolute murder on PT Boats. I've used it to sink Small Coastal vessels, Coastal Tankers, Tug Boats, to take out the searchlight on a couple Flower Corvettes, and to finish off a number of larger ships. I'm going to send a couple fellows off for flak gun training to increase the rate of fire.
Overall, the IXB might not be as maneuverable, but its longer range, higher surface speed, increased torpedoes, and more effective deck gun armament make it a far more effective warship than the VII. All in my opinion, of course.
