Type IIs and Viis
Being a relative NUB to this Sim, my experience is only with the Type IIA & D and the Type VIIC. I am currently running two simultaneous careers. Both start in 39. The first is with stock SH3 and I just finished my 14th patrol, the early patrols were with the Type II, which I enjoyed for their quick diving, and low visibility. That being said the torp load and lack of a deck gun were often a source of frustration. I upgraded to a Type VIIC as soon as I acquired enough renoun. I have emensly enjoyed the VIIC. I it has adequate speed, quick diving, good range and a good deck gun. The torpedo load is adequate to date, Have yet to come home with any torpedos and with nothing but starshells and AA ammo left. Patrols are long enough to keep me and the crew attentive. Iam currently in FEB 41 in this career, so the old salts on the net are much more able to address the boats effectiveness as the war grinds on.
My second patrol has on my second patrol in a Type IIA. using GWX. If the rest I my patrols are a fruitless as these two, I see a career drifting around the north sea in this little canoe. At my current rate The war will be over or I will be blowing bubbles from the deep. The only positive side is that there are quick turn arounds and I can always hope for a few fruitful patrols.
Brer Rabbit will stay in the briar patch until the cows come home
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