[Sandman_28054]

Me personally, I like the IXD2. Sitting still, ideling on the surface, you can recharge your batteries.

The thing I don't like is the increased dive time. This comes into play in 1943-1944. Departing any base in France, you will be attacked by aircraft. IXD2 dive times necessitate running at 50 meters or more nearly all the time. And it is very slow to dive. Averaging about 37 seconds.

I have taken the IXD2 to around 225 meters diving from a group of DD's.

Also, i don't know if you can get it on the IXC/40, but one good thing coming to you is the Quad 32 MM anti-aircraft gun. Use the IX2 conning tower! I do not like the IX3 conning tower.

But ultimately, what it boils down to is your own personal taste.

Here is a tip.

Upgrade to the IXD2. Take it out on patrol, test it and if you don't like it, you can always exit the patrol and start back up at the mission before.

I like the IXD2, but you should also be aware that your probably near the last half of the war and Allied Aircraft will now be a constant problem.

Forewarned is to be prepared.

Happy Hunting.