Another favorite boat poll

papa_smurf · 01-13-09, 02:25 PM

As I use it the most, my vote goes for the type VII/B. During the happy times of the early war period (sep '39 till late '40), this boat is best suited as you can use the deck gun with little risk. And even though it has a smaller torpedo load compared to the the type IX, you can still get a decent tonnage haul.

nikbear · 01-13-09, 03:16 PM

Type VIIC/41 for me,IF I live long enough to get it,its the pinnacle of typeVII design and snorkel equipped its all you need to get you through till the bitter end,I'm afraid I don't really count the TypeXXI,only a very few saw front operational service and only one made a real(dummy)attack on an enemy ship so even when I use it its only as a fantasy senario,what if?:hmm: missions if you like.The TypeIX class of boats are really good early on in the war but later they're bulk plays against them to a certain degree,as more aircraft come hunting you you need to dive that much quicker and more often

My favourite TypeIX boat would be the IXC/40,you have the range,firepower and the extra depth abilities,all essential for your typeIX career

as for the TypeIXD2,as someone has already its an underwater death sentence,it may be quick on the surface,but when it comes to diving or trying to manoeuvre the beast underwater you are thinking in glacier like speeds

its extra eels just can't be justified as a an acceptable payoff for its sluggish handling,and for that reason,I'm out

Just my humble opinion

Jimbuna · 01-13-09, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papa_smurf

As I use it the most, my vote goes for the type VII/B. During the happy times of the early war period (sep '39 till late '40), this boat is best suited as you can use the deck gun with little risk. And even though it has a smaller torpedo load compared to the the type IX, you can still get a decent tonnage haul.

In type VII terms only obselescent because it was limited in upgrade terms.

Chisum · 01-13-09, 05:54 PM

Has voted.
IX/D2 of course.

(that means "Chisum")

BasilY · 01-15-09, 12:40 PM

Summary So Far:

7 out of 12 preferred the type VII series
3 out of 12 preferred the IX series
1 out of 12 preferred the type II series
1 out of 12 preferred the XXI

Total 36 votes, so far

Task Force · 01-15-09, 12:41 PM

Viib

My favorite type.

(My viib has taken alot of damage and it still keeps on going, also I haven't ever lost a crew member in my entire 23 patrols with her.)

Brag · 01-15-09, 04:19 PM

The type IX B or C is mah sheep

Butzis · 01-15-09, 04:28 PM

Type IXB, not very popular, not to much units
but.....a dangerus Grey Wolf in Atlantic and Caribian waters !

View Poll Results: Your favorite boat
IIA/IIB	3	4.17%
IID	2	2.78%
VIIB	18	25.00%
VIIC/VIIC41	17	23.61%
VIIC/42	3	4.17%
IXB	5	6.94%
IXC/IXC40	6	8.33%
IXD2	10	13.89%
XXI	8	11.11%
Other (Did I miss any?)	0	0%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

01-13-09, 02:25 PM	#1
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	As I use it the most, my vote goes for the type VII/B. During the happy times of the early war period (sep '39 till late '40), this boat is best suited as you can use the deck gun with little risk. And even though it has a smaller torpedo load compared to the the type IX, you can still get a decent tonnage haul. __________________

01-13-09, 03:16 PM	#2
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Type VIIC/41 for me,IF I live long enough to get it,its the pinnacle of typeVII design and snorkel equipped its all you need to get you through till the bitter end,I'm afraid I don't really count the TypeXXI,only a very few saw front operational service and only one made a real(dummy)attack on an enemy ship so even when I use it its only as a fantasy senario,what if?:hmm: missions if you like.The TypeIX class of boats are really good early on in the war but later they're bulk plays against them to a certain degree,as more aircraft come hunting you you need to dive that much quicker and more oftenMy favourite TypeIX boat would be the IXC/40,you have the range,firepower and the extra depth abilities,all essential for your typeIX careeras for the TypeIXD2,as someone has already its an underwater death sentence,it may be quick on the surface,but when it comes to diving or trying to manoeuvre the beast underwater you are thinking in glacier like speedsits extra eels just can't be justified as a an acceptable payoff for its sluggish handling,and for that reason,I'm outJust my humble opinion __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

01-13-09, 05:54 PM	#4
Chisum Seasoned Skipper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bastogne, Belgium Posts: 716 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Has voted. IX/D2 of course. (that means "Chisum") __________________ [http://simus-paradise.forumactif.com/silent-hunter-iii-f12/

01-15-09, 12:41 PM	#6
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Viib My favorite type. (My viib has taken alot of damage and it still keeps on going, also I haven't ever lost a crew member in my entire 23 patrols with her.) __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

01-15-09, 12:40 PM	#5
BasilY Weps Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 359 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Summary So Far: 7 out of 12 preferred the type VII series 3 out of 12 preferred the IX series 1 out of 12 preferred the type II series 1 out of 12 preferred the XXI Total 36 votes, so far

01-15-09, 04:19 PM	#7
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	The type IX B or C is mah sheep __________________ 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/

01-15-09, 04:28 PM	#8
Butzis Loader Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Berlin Posts: 89 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Type IXB, not very popular, not to much units but.....a dangerus Grey Wolf in Atlantic and Caribian waters ! __________________