Type IXB...I'm a Believer

Iron Budokan · 02-12-07, 10:09 PM

Got my IXB and have done two patrols with it so far. I've had one before, several careers ago, but never really test drove it the way she deserved.

Now don't get me wrong. I'm a VIIC man from way back. But, my God, this is a sweet li'l sub, the Type IXB. Yes, her dive time blows seahorse chunks, but the armament this little lady hauls around isn't anything to sneeze at. I'm on my third patrol with her right now (Late July '40) and I have to say I'm enjoying it immensely.

Dunno if I'll opt for the IXC, though. That thing is a hog compared to the "B". Worse dive time and one more torp...whoopee. But if I feel I've wrung all I can out of my current IXB then I may upgrade.

Anyway, wanted to share. Still a VIIC lover...but now I have a new sweetheart on the side!

Ducimus · 02-12-07, 10:11 PM

Sadly, the IXB and IXC have the roughly the same dive time. Try one out in a single mission and see for yourself

What you do get in an IXC, is more fuel.

Mush Martin · 02-12-07, 10:43 PM

im surprised i thought there would be about a 5 sec difference
wasnt their in RW

M

Myxale · 02-13-07, 05:50 AM

Jointhe Club mate!

Nothing beats the IXB. It's the perfect Boot! Sure, little slow to dive, but a bit of caution and a good IWO will do it!

Just take a look at thie impressive Fore-Deck! If you ask me there's space for one more deckgun!

Morts · 02-13-07, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myxale

Jointhe Club mate!

Nothing beats the IXB. It's the perfect Boot! Sure, little slow to dive, but a bit of caution and a good IWO will do it!

Just take a look at thie impressive Fore-Deck! If you ask me there's space for one more deckgun!

wrong (j/k)
nothing beats the IX series
not only the IXB:rotfl:

STEED · 02-13-07, 08:37 AM

IX Club Is Growing

great Stuff

02-12-07, 10:09 PM	#1
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Type IXB...I'm a Believer Got my IXB and have done two patrols with it so far. I've had one before, several careers ago, but never really test drove it the way she deserved. Now don't get me wrong. I'm a VIIC man from way back. But, my God, this is a sweet li'l sub, the Type IXB. Yes, her dive time blows seahorse chunks, but the armament this little lady hauls around isn't anything to sneeze at. I'm on my third patrol with her right now (Late July '40) and I have to say I'm enjoying it immensely. Dunno if I'll opt for the IXC, though. That thing is a hog compared to the "B". Worse dive time and one more torp...whoopee. But if I feel I've wrung all I can out of my current IXB then I may upgrade. Anyway, wanted to share. Still a VIIC lover...but now I have a new sweetheart on the side! __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

02-12-07, 10:43 PM	#3
Mush Martin Eternal Patrol Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,398 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	with our penchant for history im surprised i thought there would be about a 5 sec difference wasnt their in RW M __________________ RIP Mush Tutorial

02-13-07, 05:50 AM	#4
Myxale Admiral Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PQ AN 25 Posts: 2,178 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 0	Jointhe Club mate! Nothing beats the IXB. It's the perfect Boot! Sure, little slow to dive, but a bit of caution and a good IWO will do it! Just take a look at thie impressive Fore-Deck! If you ask me there's space for one more deckgun! __________________ SH3+GWX SH5+WoS Still Sailing....still Deep

02-13-07, 08:37 AM	#6
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	IX Club Is Growing great Stuff __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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02-12-07, 10:11 PM	#2
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Sadly, the IXB and IXC have the roughly the same dive time. Try one out in a single mission and see for yourself What you do get in an IXC, is more fuel.