I have a TERRIBLE confession to make!

Sir Big Jugs · 07-10-06, 05:08 AM

I have never tried commanding a Type II!

Can anyone give any hints, as I'll give it a try todaty I think.

stabiz · 07-10-06, 06:09 AM

Well ... I will make no friends by saying this: I sucks. Few torps, can only dive to 4 meters, etc, etc.

(Sorry!)

Kruger · 07-10-06, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by stabiz

I sucks.

(Sorry!)

Lol...are you sure ?

Wel....I've commanded such a boat when I was a young officer....and I don't like it at all. It's just too antique and very uncapable.

VonHelsching · 07-10-06, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by stabiz

Well ... I will make no friends by saying this: I sucks. Few torps, can only dive to 4 meters, etc, etc.

(Sorry!)

The Type II learns the Kaleun on how to be restrained using his available torpedos. It is very small, therefore agile; an ideal u-boat for a harbour raid.

The Type II IMHO suffers less damage from depth charges; the blast "pushes" the u-boat rather than damages it at least from a medium distance, since is has less mass than the bigger u-boats.

I think that the crush depth of the Type II is around 130 m. Certainly not 4...

The only con I see is the low surface speed.

I always start my careers with a Type IIA and after 1-2 mission IID and keep it at least for 6-8 more missions.

Pants · 07-10-06, 08:43 AM

Dont worry mate your now on your own

I NEVER use the Type II's Hate them in fact, tried it once...never again, Always choose a VII B then into my VII C for the rest of the war, but thats just my personal taste.

Sir Big Jugs · 07-10-06, 09:03 AM

I just tested it!

I ran a single mission dated in 1944 in my Type IIA 1944.

The goal was to sink some carriers in a task force, fiercly protected by destroyers.

I managed to sink one carrier.

After that I was under attack by british destroyers for over 2 hours real time.

They managed to DC my hull integrity to 76%.

No-one died though, and no-one was injured.

After 2 hours they left to join their force, and i surfaced.

GREAT BOAT!

Type II is now my favorite!

HunterICX · 07-10-06, 09:05 AM

OMG!!! SOMEONE GIVE BREWSTER AN SHOT!!!
HE GOT THE TYPE II VIRUS!!!

UnterSeeTub · 07-11-06, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stabiz

Well ... I will make no friends by saying this: I sucks. Few torps, can only dive to 4 meters, etc, etc.

(Sorry!)

...and you have to paddle it with oars:p

Sir Big Jugs · 07-11-06, 03:09 PM

My Type II images of today were not good.

So i'll revisit her tomorrow!

Sir Big Jugs · 07-11-06, 03:18 PM

Preview:

STEED · 07-10-06, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Brewster Pilot

I have never tried commanding a Type II!

Can anyone give any hints, as I'll give it a try todaty I think.

WHAT!!!!!

I am shocked quick someone get me a cup of tea.

HunterICX · 07-10-06, 06:44 AM

Type IIA
Dive time : 30 sec
Max depth : 100 meter
3 Torps + 3 reserve

its a funny boat, not really to take on big convoys but lone ships and stuff.
you must be carefull with your crew..let the Torpedo crew always be in the Bow quarters to rest, because when they are a little tired you need to put almost everyone into the Torpedo room for 1 torp to reload (+- 20 min)

the Type IID,
Dive time : 25 sec
Max Depth 120 meter

(havent tested it yet)

Its funny to start with an IIA in 1939, and when you upgrade to an type VII or IX its a really big difference.

its really an floating Coffin, but funny to start with

Jager · 07-10-06, 08:26 PM

I recently finished a Type IIA career out of 1st Flotilla, Wilhemshaven with SH3 Commander at 100%. I can honestly say I love that Type IIA to death as it has been the ultimate challenge to manage, crew wise and tactics wise. Some things to keep in mind: She can't go far at ahead standard so stay at ahead one third (I did most of my patrols at ahead slow to save diesel). When you start your career, enlist the maximum number of men on your boat, you'll need them!

I also suggest taking one Type II G7e in your loadout of five incase you run into an escort in calm seas or something. Install the 20mm flak gun on your bow is also highly recommended as you might consider going along the coastline for ships (and running into the Royal Air Force as well). So far, I have successfully made patrols lengthing from Wilhemshaven to Scapa Flow then all the way down to Dover along the coastline of the UK and back to Wilhemshaven. After my current career out of Lorient is done I am looking forward to starting another career in 1939 with my Type IIA. I hope this information helps you.

CruiseTorpedo · 07-10-06, 08:46 PM

Jager, I usually switch the speed to 7 or 8 knots instead of using the general 1/3 half, full speed selector. You can specify exactly how fast you want to go if you hit the green button next to the controls. You'll get 5km range or so with the type 2 boat and decent speed. Thing I thought was funny about all these boats is the underwater max speed never changes much (minus the type 21 of course). The type 2 handles the best of them all underwater IMO. Thing can stop and go really quick, none of the other boats can do that. You tell the type 2 to go full speed while at periscope depth sitting still and it leaps forward! Pretty cool

Hartmann · 07-10-06, 09:45 PM

A very good boat for a career start and for learning commanders.

The only problem is the limited load of torpedoes.but it could do a good job in the coastal waters of england

It was a respected boat in the war for the commanders because it has a very good maneurability, fast dive times, and small size, making difficult the detection and depht charge attacks.

07-10-06, 05:08 AM	#1
Sir Big Jugs Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 895 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	I have a TERRIBLE confession to make! I have never tried commanding a Type II! Can anyone give any hints, as I'll give it a try todaty I think. __________________

07-10-06, 08:43 AM	#5
Pants Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Somewhere in the Atlantic Posts: 849 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Dont worry mate your now on your own I NEVER use the Type II's Hate them in fact, tried it once...never again, Always choose a VII B then into my VII C for the rest of the war, but thats just my personal taste. __________________ Ex GWX Dev Team member and proud GWX user

07-10-06, 09:03 AM	#6
Sir Big Jugs Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 895 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	I just tested it! I ran a single mission dated in 1944 in my Type IIA 1944. The goal was to sink some carriers in a task force, fiercly protected by destroyers. I managed to sink one carrier. After that I was under attack by british destroyers for over 2 hours real time. They managed to DC my hull integrity to 76%. No-one died though, and no-one was injured. After 2 hours they left to join their force, and i surfaced. GREAT BOAT! Type II is now my favorite! __________________

07-10-06, 09:05 AM	#7
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	OMG!!! SOMEONE GIVE BREWSTER AN SHOT!!! HE GOT THE TYPE II VIRUS!!! __________________

07-11-06, 03:09 PM	#9
Sir Big Jugs Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 895 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	My Type II images of today were not good. So i'll revisit her tomorrow! __________________

07-10-06, 06:09 AM	#2
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Well ... I will make no friends by saying this: I sucks. Few torps, can only dive to 4 meters, etc, etc. (Sorry!)

07-11-06, 03:18 PM	#10
Sir Big Jugs Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 895 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Preview: __________________

07-10-06, 06:44 AM	#12
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Type IIA Dive time : 30 sec Max depth : 100 meter 3 Torps + 3 reserve its a funny boat, not really to take on big convoys but lone ships and stuff. you must be carefull with your crew..let the Torpedo crew always be in the Bow quarters to rest, because when they are a little tired you need to put almost everyone into the Torpedo room for 1 torp to reload (+- 20 min) the Type IID, Dive time : 25 sec Max Depth 120 meter (havent tested it yet) Its funny to start with an IIA in 1939, and when you upgrade to an type VII or IX its a really big difference. its really an floating Coffin, but funny to start with __________________

07-10-06, 08:26 PM	#13
Jager Loader Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Land of "Freezing my rear off" Posts: 89 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	I recently finished a Type IIA career out of 1st Flotilla, Wilhemshaven with SH3 Commander at 100%. I can honestly say I love that Type IIA to death as it has been the ultimate challenge to manage, crew wise and tactics wise. Some things to keep in mind: She can't go far at ahead standard so stay at ahead one third (I did most of my patrols at ahead slow to save diesel). When you start your career, enlist the maximum number of men on your boat, you'll need them! I also suggest taking one Type II G7e in your loadout of five incase you run into an escort in calm seas or something. Install the 20mm flak gun on your bow is also highly recommended as you might consider going along the coastline for ships (and running into the Royal Air Force as well). So far, I have successfully made patrols lengthing from Wilhemshaven to Scapa Flow then all the way down to Dover along the coastline of the UK and back to Wilhemshaven. After my current career out of Lorient is done I am looking forward to starting another career in 1939 with my Type IIA. I hope this information helps you. __________________ Last edited by Jager; 07-10-06 at 08:28 PM.

07-10-06, 08:46 PM	#14
CruiseTorpedo Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 112 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Jager, I usually switch the speed to 7 or 8 knots instead of using the general 1/3 half, full speed selector. You can specify exactly how fast you want to go if you hit the green button next to the controls. You'll get 5km range or so with the type 2 boat and decent speed. Thing I thought was funny about all these boats is the underwater max speed never changes much (minus the type 21 of course). The type 2 handles the best of them all underwater IMO. Thing can stop and go really quick, none of the other boats can do that. You tell the type 2 to go full speed while at periscope depth sitting still and it leaps forward! Pretty cool

07-10-06, 09:45 PM	#15
Hartmann Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grid CH 26, Spain ,Barcelona Posts: 1,857 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	A very good boat for a career start and for learning commanders. The only problem is the limited load of torpedoes.but it could do a good job in the coastal waters of england It was a respected boat in the war for the commanders because it has a very good maneurability, fast dive times, and small size, making difficult the detection and depht charge attacks. __________________ But this ship can't sink!... She is made of iron, sir. I assure you, she can. and she will. It is a mathematical certainty. Strength and honor