sevens or nines

[Fish In The Water]

Originally Posted by thebigJ_A

Did I read that right, the XXIII? I didn't even realize that was in the game. I thought the XXI was the last.

It's modded into the game...

You can download it from Jim's gamefront page here:

http://www.gamefront.com/files/14171521/XXIII_GWX3_7z

IXB is my favorite.

It's not the torpedo quantity, as I don't carry external reloads. Internaly, I only carry 2 more than a VII, and they're both in the stern.

IX(A) is next. Again, it's not the torpedo quantity, as I carry the same as a VIIB does internaly.

Pluses:
More stable platform (surfaced and submerged).
More oxygen.
Higher surface speed.
Double hulled.
Longer range.
105 mm deck gun.
More damage control slots.
2 stern tubes.
Good convoy attack boat.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Fish In The Water

It's modded into the game...

You can download it from Jim's gamefront page here:

http://www.gamefront.com/files/14171521/XXIII_GWX3_7z

That's correct.

Originally Posted by thebigJ_A

That's what I was hoping for! I'm trying to assimilate () as much knowledge from the grognards as I can.

Did I read that right, the XXIII? I didn't even realize that was in the game. I thought the XXI was the last.

Be advised though...using the Type XXIII means you won't have the Type XXI because all the U-boat type slots are used up.

Sooooo...with the XXIII mod enabled you still choose the XXI but get the XXIII instead.

[STEED]

If you want to see more of the world go with the IX.

I enjoy the IX U-Boats and never looked back.

[VONHARRIS]

I use only the IX types: IXB - IXC for long range attack patrols in the whole Atlantic and the IXD2 when I want to try the Far East theatre.

[Jimbuna]

I don't see much point in 'purchasing' anything after the IXB until the IXD2 becomes available tbh

[Raptor]

I prefer the type VIIB because it can dive faster (life-saving later in the war) and is more maneuverable that an type IX.

Stock SH3 does not reflect the important differences between the VIIb, C, and C/41 - especially diving depth. Besides, the B is marginally faster than the other two variants. That said, you can alter the stock u-boat cfg file(s) to change that to more historical accuracy.........or to build an uber-uboot for arcade play.

If you de-select "limited fuel", you can have the same range as a type IXD2 - just pretend like you are meeting Milch Cows at sea for fuel and food, except that they're fresh out of torpedo reloads when you do. You can sail to the Gulf of Mexico and back and your time on station is limited only by the number of eels and cannon shells aboard.

Historically, the IXs were considered by BdU to be too slow and sluggish for convoy attacks, and relatively easy prey for aircraft and escorts. To overcome this, they were relegated to long-range operations to areas where ASW defenses were weaker and/or most ships sailed solo. This took optimal advantage of their large fuel bunkerage and torpedo load-out.