Go for the IX?

Kapt Z · 01-27-09, 11:09 AM

It's really just personal preference. I'm sure you will find plenty of support for both boats in this forum.

I've been out in type II, VII and IXb boats. I'm partial to the VII myself for her quick diving, great handling, quick diving, smaller size vs Asdic, QUICK DIVING.....

Well, you get my point. For use in aircraft patrolled areas and against convoys I would take my VIIC over a IX any day. Most of my losses have been to aircraft so the speed of dive of the type VII is paramount to me.

The IX boat does have the endurance and torpedo loadout for successful long voyages to far off locales away from aircraft and heavily escorted convoys.

Faamecanic · 01-27-09, 11:58 AM

Dont forget it has TWO stern torpedo tubes vs. 1. You can sink a Large Merchant with two torps.... with one you can sink a small coastal vessel...

U-84 · 01-27-09, 12:46 PM

it's all about the captain (you) ..I'm a VIIC lover, but currently for the first time i am using a IXC. Huge differences. the pros of the IX are obviously long range, (currently outside of capetown in africa), alot more torps, and better deck gun. The IX in my opinion if you fought it it could be compared to like goldberg from the WWE. the VIIC is a survival boat, kind of like bear Grylls. It can dive in a hurry, turn pretty decently in certain situations, and has more deck gun ammo. Although I'am enjoying my IXC career so far, I really love my old VIIC.

danurve · 01-27-09, 01:09 PM

IMO; the IX class is a bit sluggish, and a sonar magnet. I might void the deck gun argument after a certain point in the games time not to mention a sub is a poor gun platform to begin with. Also jmpo but the agrivation an IX gives you is not worth the 6 or so extra fish.

If you feel the need to kill time and do IO or East coast time knock yourself out, but I'd rather do more patrols in a shorter length of time. Getting into the air gap is about as far as I care to go, maybe the Med.

Type 7 forever

01-27-09, 12:46 PM	#3
U-84 Medic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: under you in my VIIC Posts: 168 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	it's all about the captain (you) ..I'm a VIIC lover, but currently for the first time i am using a IXC. Huge differences. the pros of the IX are obviously long range, (currently outside of capetown in africa), alot more torps, and better deck gun. The IX in my opinion if you fought it it could be compared to like goldberg from the WWE. the VIIC is a survival boat, kind of like bear Grylls. It can dive in a hurry, turn pretty decently in certain situations, and has more deck gun ammo. Although I'am enjoying my IXC career so far, I really love my old VIIC. __________________ Never fight a battle if you don't gain anything by winning- Field Marshall Erwin Rommel Courage is being scared to death, but saddeling up anyways- John Wayne

01-27-09, 01:09 PM	#4
danurve The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,481 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 3	IMO; the IX class is a bit sluggish, and a sonar magnet. I might void the deck gun argument after a certain point in the games time not to mention a sub is a poor gun platform to begin with. Also jmpo but the agrivation an IX gives you is not worth the 6 or so extra fish. If you feel the need to kill time and do IO or East coast time knock yourself out, but I'd rather do more patrols in a shorter length of time. Getting into the air gap is about as far as I care to go, maybe the Med. Type 7 forever __________________

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01-27-09, 11:09 AM	#1
Kapt Z Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ...somewhere in the swamps of Jersey. Posts: 909 Downloads: 157 Uploads: 0	It's really just personal preference. I'm sure you will find plenty of support for both boats in this forum. I've been out in type II, VII and IXb boats. I'm partial to the VII myself for her quick diving, great handling, quick diving, smaller size vs Asdic, QUICK DIVING..... Well, you get my point. For use in aircraft patrolled areas and against convoys I would take my VIIC over a IX any day. Most of my losses have been to aircraft so the speed of dive of the type VII is paramount to me. The IX boat does have the endurance and torpedo loadout for successful long voyages to far off locales away from aircraft and heavily escorted convoys.

01-27-09, 11:58 AM	#2
Faamecanic Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Location: Off your Stb side with good solution Posts: 1,065 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Dont forget it has TWO stern torpedo tubes vs. 1. You can sink a Large Merchant with two torps.... with one you can sink a small coastal vessel...