The type Ix is my fave U-boat aswell, it has a greater range, more torpedoes - which makes it perfect convoy hunter, as it can sink more ships in a convoy than a type VII.
The only downside(s) I find is that its a bigger target for aircraft, and having a slower dive doesn't help.
As for it having less deck gun shells than the type VII, this doesn't bother me either, as a true U-boat commander would only use his deck gun to finish off crippled ships or sink small merchants.
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