VIIC or IXC?

Alpha Von Burg · 06-14-11, 05:13 AM

I just want to your opinion in this matter, a type VIIC u-boat or the type IXC u-boat.

I just wanted to know because right now I am having a dilemma on which to get.

Please answer the poll and tell me your opinion and reasons as to why you have picked this u-boat from the two.

From the depths...

Gerald · 06-14-11, 05:16 AM

IXC, in my view, wins in the long run,

sublynx · 06-14-11, 05:44 AM

VII, stealth is the number one priority for me and VII is smaller than IX. Type II does not have the range nor weaponry, so VIIC is a nice compromise.

Magic1111 · 06-14-11, 06:17 AM

I vote for VIIC !

- Better handling

- shorter diving times

- better for Konvoi-Attacks

Osmium Steele · 06-14-11, 07:19 AM

For tooling around anywhere east of the GI-UK gap a VIIC is a more suvivable ride.

I'm really enjoying the juicy, under-defended caribbean tanker convoys at the moment, so my IXC is the right choice.

I guess it depends on what you want to do with your next boat.

TheGreatHonker · 06-14-11, 07:40 AM

I can't decide either.

I guess VIIC, because it turns and dives faster.

But the IXC can stay out longer.

hmmmmmmm...

Kapt Z · 06-14-11, 07:40 AM

Always been a VIIB/C guy. Just a great looking boat.

Can't beat that dive time and if you stop at milk cows or supply ships you can go almost anywhere.

Heard there is a mod now that corrects the 'giant' watch crew on type IXs. That always bugged me when I took out a IX. Will have to try it out.

VONHARRIS · 06-14-11, 09:34 AM

I vote for the IXC
More torpedoes (though depends on weather to move the externals in)
Long range
And I like it better as a picture

Bakkels · 06-14-11, 09:49 AM

Hard to choose but I'll go with the type IX. (b or c doesn't really make that much of a difference) I like the VII for it's manoeuvreability and faster diving.
But the IX has a lot more torpedoes. And you can sail her to the Caribbean! Those two combined offer the possibility of multiple-month patrols

And the IX looks good. (The VII too, but the IX just slightly better IMO)
So I'll vote type IX, but I love (and use) them both.

STEED · 06-14-11, 11:03 AM

The IX U-Boats for me.

Missing Name · 06-14-11, 11:20 AM

The IX's are hard hitters. I DO like how VII's handle underwater, though.

BossMark · 06-14-11, 12:01 PM

I voted for IX because I like it better

Sailor Steve · 06-14-11, 12:07 PM

I run a separate career from each available flotilla, so I use both, as well as the Type II which you just left right off.

Jimbuna · 06-14-11, 01:12 PM

IX every time....see the world and have a heavier punch when it comes to the fight.

Unless the Type XXIII is available of course.

Fish In The Water · 06-14-11, 02:29 PM

VIIC for the maneuverability... Quick dive, in and out and spin on a dime...

View Poll Results: VIIC or IXC
VIIC	77	57.04%
IXC	58	42.96%
Voters: 135. You may not vote on this poll

06-14-11, 05:13 AM	#1
Alpha Von Burg Engineer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Unknown Posts: 202 Downloads: 87 Uploads: 0	VIIC or IXC? I just want to your opinion in this matter, a type VIIC u-boat or the type IXC u-boat. I just wanted to know because right now I am having a dilemma on which to get. Please answer the poll and tell me your opinion and reasons as to why you have picked this u-boat from the two. From the depths... __________________ -Kapitänleutnant Richard L. Römer

06-14-11, 05:16 AM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	IXC, in my view, wins in the long run, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

06-14-11, 05:44 AM	#3
sublynx Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: In the conning tower of my VIIC scanning the sea through the periscope Posts: 1,698 Downloads: 173 Uploads: 7	VII, stealth is the number one priority for me and VII is smaller than IX. Type II does not have the range nor weaponry, so VIIC is a nice compromise. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] NYGM+H.sie v16+Stiebler 4C+MaGui WS

06-14-11, 06:17 AM	#4
Magic1111 Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Germany - Sailing on U-552 in North Atlantic Posts: 4,429 Downloads: 783 Uploads: 0	I vote for VIIC ! - Better handling - shorter diving times - better for Konvoi-Attacks __________________

06-14-11, 07:19 AM	#5
Osmium Steele Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Upper midwest USA Posts: 1,101 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	For tooling around anywhere east of the GI-UK gap a VIIC is a more suvivable ride. I'm really enjoying the juicy, under-defended caribbean tanker convoys at the moment, so my IXC is the right choice. I guess it depends on what you want to do with your next boat. __________________ In the month of July of the year 1348, between the feasts of St. Benedict and of St. Swithin, a strange thing came upon England... My U297 build thread

06-14-11, 07:40 AM	#6
TheGreatHonker Seaman Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 33 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I can't decide either. I guess VIIC, because it turns and dives faster. But the IXC can stay out longer. hmmmmmmm...

06-14-11, 07:40 AM	#7
Kapt Z Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ...somewhere in the swamps of Jersey. Posts: 909 Downloads: 157 Uploads: 0	Always been a VIIB/C guy. Just a great looking boat. Can't beat that dive time and if you stop at milk cows or supply ships you can go almost anywhere. Heard there is a mod now that corrects the 'giant' watch crew on type IXs. That always bugged me when I took out a IX. Will have to try it out. __________________ ...I fought in many guises, many names, but always me. Patton

06-14-11, 09:34 AM	#8
VONHARRIS Konteradmiral Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 1,992 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	I vote for the IXC More torpedoes (though depends on weather to move the externals in) Long range And I like it better as a picture

06-14-11, 09:49 AM	#9
Bakkels Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Groningen, The Netherlands Posts: 709 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 6	Hard to choose but I'll go with the type IX. (b or c doesn't really make that much of a difference) I like the VII for it's manoeuvreability and faster diving. But the IX has a lot more torpedoes. And you can sail her to the Caribbean! Those two combined offer the possibility of multiple-month patrols And the IX looks good. (The VII too, but the IX just slightly better IMO) So I'll vote type IX, but I love (and use) them both. __________________ My sh3 skins : http://www.gamefront.com/files/user/Bakkels Or go to the sh3 downloads section > skins

06-14-11, 11:03 AM	#10
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	The IX U-Boats for me. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

06-14-11, 11:20 AM	#11
Missing Name Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westun New Yahk Posts: 748 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	The IX's are hard hitters. I DO like how VII's handle underwater, though. __________________ Largest target sunk with deck gun: Japanese auxiliary cruiser, 15000 tons Largest engaged: HMS Nelson. Results inconclusive. Read Brag's stuff

06-14-11, 12:01 PM	#12
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	I voted for IX because I like it better __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

06-14-11, 12:07 PM	#13
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I run a separate career from each available flotilla, so I use both, as well as the Type II which you just left right off. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-14-11, 01:12 PM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	IX every time....see the world and have a heavier punch when it comes to the fight. Unless the Type XXIII is available of course. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-14-11, 02:29 PM	#15
Fish In The Water Prince of the Sea SUBSIM Welcome Committee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Watching over U-253 Posts: 3,527 Downloads: 98 Uploads: 2	VIIC for the maneuverability... Quick dive, in and out and spin on a dime...