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.

Ducimus · 06-15-11, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpha Von Burg

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.

The real question is, do you prefer long range patrols to far flung areas, or small to mid range patrols in areas not so far flung?

The boat type is irrelevant, its what you intend to do - that is the real question, because your intent dictates what is the best tool (boat) for the job.

06-15-11, 10:36 PM

Of the choices given, IXC. (IXB is my favorite).
Believe it or not, I like the way a IX handles better.
Though it's not as maneuverable as a VII, it's a much more stable platform.
Also like the longer legs, and increased oxygen supply.

Alpha Von Burg · 06-16-11, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducimus

The real question is, do you prefer long range patrols to far flung areas, or small to mid range patrols in areas not so far flung?

I guess you are right, It all comes down as to what you want to do.

I guess I'll go for the IXC as the way I figure, the VIIB, the uboat I am currently using, woudl probably do just as well as the VIIC in earlier years, it just looks really nice.

I have never tried far venturing missions but I have always wanted to try. So I guess I'll go for the IXC. Its realise date should give me time to staighten up my renown before I get.

But just for the interest, I'll keep the polls up for anyone who might have something to say.

Thanks for all of your help.

Kermit the Frog · 06-16-11, 03:40 AM

I like attacking convoys. And it's always hard to decide for me either. Early war - definitely IXB. Large amount of torpedo plus greater surface speed is big advantage, and because avoiding DC is easy, agility of type VII isn't really advantage. But after from second half of 1942, if you still want to attack convoy and survive, you need VIIC.
Radar equipped planes, modern ASDIC's, Seek & Destroy DD patrols make life of VIIC's captain hard one, and life of IXC's captain short one.

In short: IXC is better attacker, and VIIC makes your chances for survive bigger. If you're "old lone wolf", and you have your "always working tricks" you can try IXC. It gives you opportunity to complete annihilation of enemy convoy. You don't need to evade escort, you just sinking them.
But usually IXC it's better in hunting "big ones" travelling without escort. Dealing with convoy is usually job for VIIC.

View Poll Results: VIIC or IXC
VIIC	77	57.04%
IXC	58	42.96%
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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

06-15-11, 10:36 PM	#13
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Of the choices given, IXC. (IXB is my favorite). Believe it or not, I like the way a IX handles better. Though it's not as maneuverable as a VII, it's a much more stable platform. Also like the longer legs, and increased oxygen supply.

06-16-11, 03:40 AM	#15
Kermit the Frog Seaman Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 37 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 0	My vote: VIIC I like attacking convoys. And it's always hard to decide for me either. Early war - definitely IXB. Large amount of torpedo plus greater surface speed is big advantage, and because avoiding DC is easy, agility of type VII isn't really advantage. But after from second half of 1942, if you still want to attack convoy and survive, you need VIIC. Radar equipped planes, modern ASDIC's, Seek & Destroy DD patrols make life of VIIC's captain hard one, and life of IXC's captain short one. In short: IXC is better attacker, and VIIC makes your chances for survive bigger. If you're "old lone wolf", and you have your "always working tricks" you can try IXC. It gives you opportunity to complete annihilation of enemy convoy. You don't need to evade escort, you just sinking them. But usually IXC it's better in hunting "big ones" travelling without escort. Dealing with convoy is usually job for VIIC.