Most frequently-used U-boot Class by you?

Raptor · 06-30-13, 10:33 AM

I start the war with a type VIIB.

Around June of 1941, I commission a type IXB or C and use it until mid-1943.

Then I drive a VIIC/41 from then on.

I never seem to survive long enough to get a XXI.

I like to think I get assigned to shore duties - flotilla commander, BdU staff, marineschule, etc.

My VIIC/41 has no deck gun or gun-qualified crew members (I need all the Repair quals I can pack in

). As soon as I leave port, I fire off 2 internal eels and strike down the two external reloads. By 1943, it was suicide to attempt to do that at sea and many boats went to sea without external reloads. This lets me simulate that condition. I pretend the external reload canisters are filled with canned food, clean sheets, and other necessities. I like to keep the 2nd toilet clear at all times; does great things for crew morale.

jreid666 · 06-30-13, 02:26 PM

Start off in 2nd Flottila out of wilhelmshaven with a VII. As soon as i earn enough renown, I upgrade to a IX

Jimbuna · 06-30-13, 03:44 PM

IX all the way

Dbledip · 06-30-13, 07:08 PM

Stated with a VII and then moved to a IXB. I actually like them both.

06-30-13, 10:27 PM

Although I love the type VII, I often play the Type II more. Because I start campaigns more often and not finish them, or end up sinking before I transfer to the VII. I like the challenge too.

Fubar2Niner · 07-01-13, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clausewitz

Although I love the type VII, I often play the Type II more. Because I start campaigns more often and not finish them, or end up sinking before I transfer to the VII. I like the challenge too.

Just started a Type II myself, wish me luck

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Jimbuna · 07-01-13, 12:53 PM

I've just noticed...no Type XXIII

KvtKptPriess · 07-01-13, 03:03 PM

Type IX....the only way to go!!

desertstriker · 07-01-13, 03:19 PM

i like the type IXs normally but giving the type 7 a go.

Brag · 07-03-13, 09:09 AM

The very best convoy campaign attacks are on the Freetown convoys. For those one needs the IX

Karl Heinrich · 07-04-13, 08:43 AM

VII, but have a soft spot for the IX too

Skink5150 · 07-04-13, 11:59 AM

I love the dive times of the VIIC , but the capacity and range of the the IX series is hard to beat .

Nukem5150 · 07-05-13, 01:51 PM

I love 'em both but I've been using the IX more for the extra firepower. With the Flakzwilling I can laugh at any plane!!

The Dark Wolf · 07-06-13, 11:44 AM

IXD2

I start with Type VIIB then IXB, IXC and my favorite IXD2.

I use these mods: U-guns V4, ASN Torpedoes, and a fast sub mod. The IXD2 does 40 knots on the surface, 30 submerged. KILLER!!!

Red October1984 · 07-06-13, 02:53 PM

I haven't played in a while.

What I used to do was start in a VIIB or a II and I'd upgrade to the VIIC and sometimes the IX if I live that long.

Usually I die in late 42 and early 43.

View Poll Results: Vote on your most-used U-boot Class in SH 3?
Type II	8	9.52%
Type VII	45	53.57%
Type IX	28	33.33%
Type XXI	3	3.57%
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06-30-13, 10:33 AM	#1
Raptor Weps Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pacific NW, USA Posts: 350 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	I start the war with a type VIIB. Around June of 1941, I commission a type IXB or C and use it until mid-1943. Then I drive a VIIC/41 from then on. I never seem to survive long enough to get a XXI. I like to think I get assigned to shore duties - flotilla commander, BdU staff, marineschule, etc. My VIIC/41 has no deck gun or gun-qualified crew members (I need all the Repair quals I can pack in). As soon as I leave port, I fire off 2 internal eels and strike down the two external reloads. By 1943, it was suicide to attempt to do that at sea and many boats went to sea without external reloads. This lets me simulate that condition. I pretend the external reload canisters are filled with canned food, clean sheets, and other necessities. I like to keep the 2nd toilet clear at all times; does great things for crew morale. __________________ Raptor

06-30-13, 03:44 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,844 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	IX all the way __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-01-13, 12:53 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,844 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I've just noticed...no Type XXIII __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-03-13, 09:09 AM	#10
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	The very best convoy campaign attacks are on the Freetown convoys. For those one needs the IX __________________ 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/

06-30-13, 02:26 PM	#2
jreid666 Helmsman Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: fraserburgh Posts: 104 Downloads: 296 Uploads: 0	Start off in 2nd Flottila out of wilhelmshaven with a VII. As soon as i earn enough renown, I upgrade to a IX

06-30-13, 07:08 PM	#4
Dbledip Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UP Posts: 47 Downloads: 96 Uploads: 0	Stated with a VII and then moved to a IXB. I actually like them both.

06-30-13, 10:27 PM	#5
clausewitz Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Although I love the type VII, I often play the Type II more. Because I start campaigns more often and not finish them, or end up sinking before I transfer to the VII. I like the challenge too.

07-01-13, 03:03 PM	#8
KvtKptPriess Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Annville PA Posts: 8 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Type IX....the only way to go!!

07-01-13, 03:19 PM	#9
desertstriker Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2012 Location: mod soup bar and grill Posts: 1,756 Downloads: 998 Uploads: 0	i like the type IXs normally but giving the type 7 a go.

07-04-13, 08:43 AM	#11
Karl Heinrich Soundman Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 146 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 2	VII, but have a soft spot for the IX too __________________ “Die Südfrüchte runter vom Kartentisch. Auf Bananen kann ich nicht navigieren.”

07-04-13, 11:59 AM	#12
Skink5150 Watch Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 25 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I love the dive times of the VIIC , but the capacity and range of the the IX series is hard to beat .

07-05-13, 01:51 PM	#13
Nukem5150 Nub Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	I love 'em both but I've been using the IX more for the extra firepower. With the Flakzwilling I can laugh at any plane!!

07-06-13, 11:44 AM	#14
The Dark Wolf Watch Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA-27 Posts: 28 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 13	Favorite sub IXD2 I start with Type VIIB then IXB, IXC and my favorite IXD2. I use these mods: U-guns V4, ASN Torpedoes, and a fast sub mod. The IXD2 does 40 knots on the surface, 30 submerged. KILLER!!!

07-06-13, 02:53 PM	#15
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	I haven't played in a while. What I used to do was start in a VIIB or a II and I'd upgrade to the VIIC and sometimes the IX if I live that long. Usually I die in late 42 and early 43. __________________