Another favorite boat poll

[BasilY]

VIIB Used to be my favorite, agile and versitile, and a deck gun with lots of ammo. But the range is very limited and 14 torps somethimes just isn't enough for a long convoy fight. The VIIC is basically a less agile VIIB with longer range. In my personal opinion, The reducion in agility wasn't made up with the addiional range.

As soon as I perfected my evasion mothods in a IX, IXB become my favorite.

Now my favorite is the IXC, the fuel load will enable me to to get anywhere in reasonable speed, have tons of fun, and go back for another patrol quickly. (Thereby racking up career tonnage).

I don't like the tpye II series for their lack of a deck gun. Although I have started a number of careers (including the current one) with it.

I find acouple of minor operational problem with the XXI (Such as the periscope not going high enough about the hull, the boat will expose itself in rough seas at p-depth), but more importantly. Using a XXI will spoiled me to the point that I (almost) forget how to operate other boats.

I have really little experience with the VIIc/42 to have an opinion.

IXD2, in my opionion, is a death trap.

[Weiss Pinguin]

That's a tough one... I guess I have several favorite boats.

The Type VII[b] is what I've used the most, so I'm most comfortable with it. The torpedo stores can run out pretty quickly, but the deck gun is there for a reason. It's also fast, and agile as far as submarines go, and it's just generally well rounded. Take care of her and she will take care of you, as they say.

But for all out fun, the Type XXI scores 100/100 in my book. About 18 knots submerged top speed, an entire hovercraft's worth of eels, and gigantic batteries plus schnorkel means lots of happy times. Oh, and homing torpedoes. Too bad it only arrives on the scene in 1944... But yeah, it spoils you pretty fast. Any earlier and the game would turn into a turkey shoot. Still, anytime I just want to unwind, nothing beats an Elektroboot!

[U-84]

my heart truly lies in the VIIC and VIIC 41. Pretty agile, fair/good amount of torps, good range but no IX in comparison , and i always survive the longest in my career using a version of a VIIC. Currently I'am using a IXB in my new career, so we'll see how i do...

[A Very Super Market]

Those newfangled IXs will be the end of you all! My VII has served me well, and I'm not giving it up for anything! Not even those fancy-shmancy elektroboots! No siree.

[Red Heat]

Originally Posted by BasilY

VIIB Used to be my favorite, agile and versitile, and a deck gun with lots of ammo. But the range is very limited and 14 torps somethimes just isn't enough for a long convoy fight. The VIIC is basically a less agile VIIB with longer range. In my personal opinion, The reducion in agility wasn't made up with the addiional range.

As soon as I perfected my evasion mothods in a IX, IXB become my favorite.

Now my favorite is the IXC, the fuel load will enable me to to get anywhere in reasonable speed, have tons of fun, and go back for another patrol quickly. (Thereby racking up career tonnage).

I don't like the tpye II series for their lack of a deck gun. Although I have started a number of careers (including the current one) with it.

I find acouple of minor operational problem with the XXI (Such as the periscope not going high enough about the hull, the boat will expose itself in rough seas at p-depth), but more importantly. Using a XXI will spoiled me to the point that I (almost) forget how to operate other boats.

I have really little experience with the VIIc/42 to have an opinion.

IXD2, in my opionion, is a death trap.

Salute*

About the VII B i make...your words my words if you dont mind of course, mate!

[Jimbuna]

Type IX...every time

[papa_smurf]

As I use it the most, my vote goes for the type VII/B. During the happy times of the early war period (sep '39 till late '40), this boat is best suited as you can use the deck gun with little risk. And even though it has a smaller torpedo load compared to the the type IX, you can still get a decent tonnage haul.

[nikbear]

Type VIIC/41 for me,IF I live long enough to get it,its the pinnacle of typeVII design and snorkel equipped its all you need to get you through till the bitter end,I'm afraid I don't really count the TypeXXI,only a very few saw front operational service and only one made a real(dummy)attack on an enemy ship so even when I use it its only as a fantasy senario,what if?:hmm: missions if you like.The TypeIX class of boats are really good early on in the war but later they're bulk plays against them to a certain degree,as more aircraft come hunting you you need to dive that much quicker and more oftenMy favourite TypeIX boat would be the IXC/40,you have the range,firepower and the extra depth abilities,all essential for your typeIX careeras for the TypeIXD2,as someone has already its an underwater death sentence,it may be quick on the surface,but when it comes to diving or trying to manoeuvre the beast underwater you are thinking in glacier like speedsits extra eels just can't be justified as a an acceptable payoff for its sluggish handling,and for that reason,I'm outJust my humble opinion

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by papa_smurf

As I use it the most, my vote goes for the type VII/B. During the happy times of the early war period (sep '39 till late '40), this boat is best suited as you can use the deck gun with little risk. And even though it has a smaller torpedo load compared to the the type IX, you can still get a decent tonnage haul.

In type VII terms only obselescent because it was limited in upgrade terms.

[Chisum]

Has voted.
IX/D2 of course.



(that means "Chisum")

[BasilY]

Summary So Far:

7 out of 12 preferred the type VII series
3 out of 12 preferred the IX series
1 out of 12 preferred the type II series
1 out of 12 preferred the XXI

Total 36 votes, so far

[Task Force]

Viib My favorite type. (My viib has taken alot of damage and it still keeps on going, also I haven't ever lost a crew member in my entire 23 patrols with her.)

[Brag]

The type IX B or C is mah sheep

[Butzis]

Type IXB, not very popular, not to much units
but.....a dangerus Grey Wolf in Atlantic and Caribian waters !

[geosub1978]

IXB keep walking

...and sinking ships up to the edges of the seas... my beloved U-65!