[Hybris]

Originally Posted by SubConscious

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.

Ok in order avoid a all out torpfest it seems that the IX is a U-Battleship with extra fuel, torps, XL Deck Gun, and handles like a Zombine. While the VII series is more of a middle of the road good load out of torps, decent speed, and handles a little better. Of course we must also account for the IIA which is the light weight slow, with only a few torps, but handles well. And of course we have the XXI which is the U-Uberboat.