Which type IX do you prefer?

Brag · 08-08-10, 07:29 AM

IXB as it is the first available

Gerald · 08-08-10, 07:38 AM

True statement

Sailor Steve · 08-08-10, 09:56 AM

I wish I could have a IXA out of Wilhelmshaven right at the start of the war. But I can't, and I've never played far enough into the war to get a IXB.

So I guess I'm no help at all.

08-08-10, 11:11 AM

Statistically, and due to length of time available, I prefer the Type IX-B. The dive time is slightly faster than later models, and I actually like the lesser range that it has compared to the Type IX-C and onward. (Less distance to travel on my missions.) The greater surface speed, extra torpedoes, and extended range of the Type IX-D2 is great, but the draft is also greater, and the dive times noticeably slower.

(At least according to the game manual. For all I know the GWX mod has changed this.)

Tessa · 08-08-10, 04:58 PM

The IXB is my preferred one if I decide to use one. The dive time is decent, the IXD2 in comparison feels like it takes eternity for it to get to periscope depth and it handles just like it looks. The IXB isn't as nimble as a VII, but depending on which area I'm playing in have more torpedo's is more beneficial than agility.

Jimbuna · 08-10-10, 01:55 PM

IXB asap then IXD2 when available (longest range and most eels).

Jack Callahan · 08-10-10, 02:47 PM

IXB - Just finished my war patrol with it after oodles of time in a II and VII. I had to keep looking in the torpedo room to be sure that I really did have more eels..

Yep, I'm biased..

Jack

08-08-10, 07:29 AM	#1
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	IXB as it is the first available __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

08-08-10, 07:38 AM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	IXB and IXC True statement __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

08-08-10, 09:56 AM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I wish I could have a IXA out of Wilhelmshaven right at the start of the war. But I can't, and I've never played far enough into the war to get a IXB. So I guess I'm no help at all. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-10-10, 01:55 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,584 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	IXB asap then IXD2 when available (longest range and most eels). __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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08-08-10, 11:11 AM	#4
Hans Uberman Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Statistically, and due to length of time available, I prefer the Type IX-B. The dive time is slightly faster than later models, and I actually like the lesser range that it has compared to the Type IX-C and onward. (Less distance to travel on my missions.) The greater surface speed, extra torpedoes, and extended range of the Type IX-D2 is great, but the draft is also greater, and the dive times noticeably slower. (At least according to the game manual. For all I know the GWX mod has changed this.)

08-08-10, 04:58 PM	#5
Tessa Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CG 96 Posts: 861 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	The IXB is my preferred one if I decide to use one. The dive time is decent, the IXD2 in comparison feels like it takes eternity for it to get to periscope depth and it handles just like it looks. The IXB isn't as nimble as a VII, but depending on which area I'm playing in have more torpedo's is more beneficial than agility.

08-10-10, 02:47 PM	#7
Jack Callahan Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Katterbach, Germany Posts: 8 Downloads: 91 Uploads: 0	IXB - Just finished my war patrol with it after oodles of time in a II and VII. I had to keep looking in the torpedo room to be sure that I really did have more eels.. Yep, I'm biased.. Jack