Where do I look to see what version of the Type VII I have?

[letterboy1]

I just got command of a new version of the Type VII but I didn't pay attention to what it is. Is there a way to look in-game and see? I thought maybe in system status where it shows the diagrams of all the components, but I don't see it there.

[Schütze]

Not that i know of. In SH3 you at least knew which sub you commanded.

I usually look at the conning tower to inform myself which type it is. For example an VIIA has a more slimmer conning tower and no flaggstaff. Whereas VIIB has a more stocky type. The difference between VIIB and VIIC is a tough nut to crack but are visually seen. VIIC´s conning tower is a bit slimmer and has a slight twistier edge.

Obviously, VIIC/41 has a bigger Wintergarden and two flak guns so not that hard.

Depends also in which phase you are in the game. In the beginning it is a VIIA. Check also the subs name. The higher the name the "better" sub.

[Sbygneus]

point your cursor over your sub on the map - the text with the type of your submarine will appear

[letterboy1]

Originally Posted by Sbygneus

point your cursor over your sub on the map - the text with the type of your submarine will appear

Oh crap, I'm gonna kick myself if it's that simple!

I thought I already tried that . . . could a mod like TDW's UI have an effect? I'll try it tonight and report back. And kick myself.

[panosrxo]

Originally Posted by letterboy1

Oh crap, I'm gonna kick myself if it's that simple!

I thought I already tried that . . . could a mod like TDW's UI have an effect? I'll try it tonight and report back. And kick myself.

Yes it affects tooltips

[homsikpanda]

if you go to the sub pen and check upgrads (particularly conning tower upgrades) it'll tell you what type of conning tower/sub you're using, i.e. type vii-b flake conning tower type 2

[letterboy1]

Looks like I'm in the VII C as determined by homsikpanda's method. Thanks, guys!