Type IXB: Why?

Brag · 04-22-07, 07:02 AM

The IX disadvantages: It is slow to dive, less maneuverable than VII, easier to detect by escorts.

Advantage: 21 torpedoes and capability of operating in distant places.

Kaleun Cook · 04-22-07, 07:20 AM

I felt like switching from a car to a truck when I chose the XIC. Quickly reloaded to get the more agile VII back.

Canovaro · 04-22-07, 08:09 AM

If you prefer short patrols, maneuverability, submerged speed and range, and shelling over surface speed, more torpedoes and exotic places, stick to the VII.

Why not enjoy the VII for some time and than go to extremes in the IXD-2?

Jimbuna · 04-22-07, 08:51 AM

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21 torpedoes and capability of operating in distant places.

22 in mine

unterseemann · 04-22-07, 09:45 AM

Started in 39 with type II (north sea patrols, funny but few torpedoes and slow) then took a type VII in 1940 to patrol around england and british isles and now as french bases are ours i have switched to type IXB and i must admit that I love this boat: lots of torpedoes, dive slow but deep, great autonomy but if i survive 1941 i'll switch to IX-C for american coasts and carribean raids

STEED · 04-22-07, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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21 torpedoes and capability of operating in distant places.

22 in mine

Same here 22 is the correct lay out.

04-22-07, 07:02 AM	#1
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unterseemann Soundman Join Date: May 2005 Location: lyon, france Posts: 144 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	Started in 39 with type II (north sea patrols, funny but few torpedoes and slow) then took a type VII in 1940 to patrol around england and british isles and now as french bases are ours i have switched to type IXB and i must admit that I love this boat: lots of torpedoes, dive slow but deep, great autonomy but if i survive 1941 i'll switch to IX-C for american coasts and carribean raids __________________

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04-22-07, 07:20 AM	#2
Kaleun Cook Chief Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ger Posts: 313 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I felt like switching from a car to a truck when I chose the XIC. Quickly reloaded to get the more agile VII back.

04-22-07, 08:09 AM	#3
Canovaro Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,062 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	If you prefer short patrols, maneuverability, submerged speed and range, and shelling over surface speed, more torpedoes and exotic places, stick to the VII. Why not enjoy the VII for some time and than go to extremes in the IXD-2?