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predavolk · 06-06-08, 10:22 AM

So I'm looking at a few potential upgrades for my IXB in mid-1942. They include:

Anti-sonar coating - got it, but does it do much? (at 1000 renown, it wasn't cheap)
Sonar - looks promising for stormy weather attacks
Radar - same as above, but less flexible?
Decoys - probably handy when attacking convoys
Better batteries - same as the Type XXI? how much extra range? they're a hefty 1500
New conning tower- gives two light flak guns, gives up the heavy flak gun (which I like to use to finish off smaller ships)

Any thoughts and experiences with these new upgrades? I understand new torps should be available soon too. I currently have upgraded hydrophones and I think, a while ago, I upgraded the engines too, although maybe they came that way? I've got 25K+ renown, so I think I'm good to reach my ultimate goal of the Type XXI if I manage things wisely.

06-06-08, 10:22 AM	#1
predavolk Weps Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 369 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	1942 Upgrades- opinions? So I'm looking at a few potential upgrades for my IXB in mid-1942. They include: Anti-sonar coating - got it, but does it do much? (at 1000 renown, it wasn't cheap) Sonar - looks promising for stormy weather attacks Radar - same as above, but less flexible? Decoys - probably handy when attacking convoys Better batteries - same as the Type XXI? how much extra range? they're a hefty 1500 New conning tower- gives two light flak guns, gives up the heavy flak gun (which I like to use to finish off smaller ships) Any thoughts and experiences with these new upgrades? I understand new torps should be available soon too. I currently have upgraded hydrophones and I think, a while ago, I upgraded the engines too, although maybe they came that way? I've got 25K+ renown, so I think I'm good to reach my ultimate goal of the Type XXI if I manage things wisely.