IXB vs. IXC

[von hally]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Been a IX man for some time now. I keep the B until the D2 becomes available (presuming of course I survive that long)

traded the vII for IXb and never looked back
whens th d2 available jimbuna? and what flotilla should i transfer to to get it?

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by von hally

traded the vII for IXb and never looked back
whens th d2 available jimbuna? and what flotilla should i transfer to to get it?

I generally go for 10th Flotilla, Lorient, Jan 43

[mr chris]

The 2nd at Lorient
The 10th at Lorient
The 12th at Bordeaux

The above mentioned foltilias all the the type IXD2 in Jan of 1943.
To get the most out of the boat i would join the 10th. As you get the chance to join group Monsoon and make the trip to the far east and operate from the Axis bases at Penang Then Jakarta.

For more information on each foltlia check out the GWX manual page 158 too 174

Edit: Jim you beat me to it.

[von hally]

Jimbuna- Mr Chris

thanx guys. the tenth flotilla it is.

just a few months away!!!

[Flashmax09]

Good stuff,

I have to remember this so I can upgrade my sub later on (if I survive). Right now its only December 1939 and I have a VIIB Boat. I like the look of this boat better then the bigger ships with the nose slightly raised.

Currently in the 2nd Flotilla stationend in Willhelmshaven.

[mr chris]

My plan if i survive of course is to join the 10th and get myself a type IXD2 and join group Monsoon. But im only in Nov of 1940 In my little type VIIB and part of the 7th foltlia based in St Nazaire.
So i think i might look at joining the 2nd in July of 1941 so i can get myself a type IXC and gain some experince with a bigger boat and take part in Operation Dumbeat. Before letting myself lose with a big type IXD2.
But we all know i will be dead as a door nail by that time.:rotfl:

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Flashmax09

Good stuff,

I have to remember this so I can upgrade my sub later on (if I survive). Right now its only December 1939 and I have a VIIB Boat. I like the look of this boat better then the bigger ships with the nose slightly raised.

Currently in the 2nd Flotilla stationend in Willhelmshaven.

That would be the Type IX your referring to

[STEED]

Originally Posted by von hally

Jimbuna- Mr Chris

thanx guys. the tenth flotilla it is.

just a few months away!!!

Are you must be planning to move to Penang in 1944 better weather, warmer that is. And less airplanes buzzing around you.


I like all the IX Boats as they pull the ladies know what I mean.

[danoh]

Thanks for the tips, especially on the IXD2 upgrade for the Monsoon missions. As I am in Lorient already I think I'll stick with the IXB and try to survive until I get the chance to upgrade to the IXD2 and join the Monsoon group.

Will I need to be in a IXC to get a Paukenschlag mission?

[Wreford-Brown]

It sounds like Doenitz is going to find the Atlantic has got no boats left in it - everyone is off to the Far East.
I'll stick to my IXD2 in the Atlantic while you're all off for sun tans and sangria. I've got enough renown to invest in plenty of acoustic eels - once the escorts are gone I can easily pull apart most of a large convoy .

[Jimbuna]

Watch you don't catch a chill in the Atlantic

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by mr chris

The 2nd at Lorient
The 10th at Lorient
The 12th at Bordeaux

The above mentioned foltilias all the the type IXD2 in Jan of 1943.
To get the most out of the boat i would join the 10th. As you get the chance to join group Monsoon and make the trip to the far east and operate from the Axis bases at Penang Then Jakarta.

For more information on each foltlia check out the GWX manual page 158 too 174

Edit: Jim you beat me to it.

LOL