Type Ix Or 7??

harzfeld · 02-28-08, 04:06 PM

Whichever you feel most comfortable. Sometimes I started with IIA then IID, VIIB, VIIC, IXB, IXC, IXC/40, so on. In 44-45, I mostly prefer to have VIIC/41, 42, and XXI over any other boat cuz they dive deeper and quicker which is most important to me. I don't mind not getting much renown at those late years if I'm using VIIC/41,42 compare to IX varients cuz I always have enough renown to afford whatever I want. For early war year, I like VIIC cuz convoy isn't as interesting until 41 or after that makes me wish I had IXC cuz of how many juicy targets are involved.

Brag · 02-28-08, 04:23 PM

The type IX carries a large torpedo load (biggest advantage)
It dives like a lazy cow that's the big disadvantage.
It has longer range (thus longer patrols)

Personally I like the view from the bridge better.

Foghladh_mhara · 02-28-08, 05:27 PM

Personally I'm a Type VII kaleun but that probably has more to do with my lack of stamina. I generally find out that my patience is used up long before the 14 eels in my boat. I tried a Type IX once before but just didn't take to it and came home with half my torps still inside. I promptly changed back

Kptlt. Siegmann · 02-28-08, 05:49 PM

For me, it boils down to a simple question, do I want maneuverability (Type VII) or firepower (Type IX)? Type IX boats also allow you to patrol longer or reach far away places. Like Brag, I like the view from the bridge of the Type IX, and I find the boats appealing (maybe because it's bigger and my disillusion of, if it's bigger, it's deadlier), but you better be prepared for some skillful maneuvering to avoid depth charges and break contact if you're using a Type IX.

fat jez · 02-29-08, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brag

Personally I like the view from the bridge better.

And of course there's more room on the after-deck for Balz's choir

Cheers,
Stephen

von hally · 02-29-08, 01:08 PM

thanx for the replies all!!!

some good points posted...think i'l try the IX and revert to my VII if i dont like!

seems a bit sly doing this but what the hell:rotfl:

Wreford-Brown · 02-29-08, 05:23 PM

In my Atlantic career I use a IX as I love the ability to take a convoy apart with the huge weapon load and get to the US or Caribbean to hunt some tankers.
In my Med career I use a VII as it's smaller, more manoeuvrable and dives quicker (aircraft in the Med seem to be everywhere!). The shorter distances in the Med also mean I don't lose out on range by using a VII.

Different jobs require different tools.

Grayson02sept1980 · 03-02-08, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wreford-Brown

In my Atlantic career I use a IX as I love the ability to take a convoy apart with the huge weapon load and get to the US or Caribbean to hunt some tankers.
In my Med career I use a VII as it's smaller, more manoeuvrable and dives quicker (aircraft in the Med seem to everywhere!). The shorter distances in the Med also mean I don't lose out on range by using a VII.

Different jobs require different tools.

exactly!

I found my new IX (new career) bette for the atlantic and for getting may out of one patrol though the boat really is a bus...

Just be carefull with your IX. It is bigger... so it's a..e is bigger ... and bigger a..es are spottet faster and more easily :rotfl:
That I had to find out the hard way.......

Was on my second run on a convoy and was hit by a depth charge right ontop of my fromt torp room... all tubes smashed but #1 ... I then shot with the two torps I could use (the one loaded and one left to reload) at leas 14kt with pure luck...
Will be more carefull next time.

Have fun with your IX and I really think they both are good... it is just a matter of taste.

Konovalov · 03-03-08, 06:43 AM

Variety is the spice of life. Started a campaign Sep 1939 in Wilhelmshaven with the Type VIIb before transferring to Lorient in 41. I stuck with the VIIb for one more mission before I changed boats to a Type IXb having become a little bored with my VIIb.

My first mission with the IXb and I'm off the east coast of Canada hunting big tankers. First convoy I intercepted was about +18 merchants with 4 escorts. At the convoy center were 3 large tankers and a whale ship of which I sunk 2 of the tankers and the whale ship. I'm now setting myself up for a second run on the convoy to finnish it off. You really appreciate that extra load of torps with the Type IX.

But as Steed said earlier, "try them all" and alternate every so often.

02-28-08, 04:23 PM	#2
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	The type IX carries a large torpedo load (biggest advantage) It dives like a lazy cow that's the big disadvantage. It has longer range (thus longer patrols) Personally I like the view from the bridge better. __________________ 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/

02-28-08, 05:27 PM	#3
Foghladh_mhara Commander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 473 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Personally I'm a Type VII kaleun but that probably has more to do with my lack of stamina. I generally find out that my patience is used up long before the 14 eels in my boat. I tried a Type IX once before but just didn't take to it and came home with half my torps still inside. I promptly changed back __________________ The beauty of not planning is that failure comes as a complete surprise without any of the stress that might normally precede such a venture

02-29-08, 01:08 PM	#6
von hally Commodore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 634 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	thanx for the replies all!!! some good points posted...think i'l try the IX and revert to my VII if i dont like! seems a bit sly doing this but what the hell:rotfl: __________________ May God Have Mercy Upon My Enemies ..... Because I Wont.

02-29-08, 05:23 PM	#7
Wreford-Brown Sea Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In sight of Stonehenge Posts: 1,750 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 26	In my Atlantic career I use a IX as I love the ability to take a convoy apart with the huge weapon load and get to the US or Caribbean to hunt some tankers. In my Med career I use a VII as it's smaller, more manoeuvrable and dives quicker (aircraft in the Med seem to be everywhere!). The shorter distances in the Med also mean I don't lose out on range by using a VII. Different jobs require different tools. __________________ All my mods are available at MediaFire: SH3 Mods Other modders SH3 mods SH4 Mods ...you can't please all of the people all of the time... Last edited by Wreford-Brown; 03-02-08 at 05:46 PM.

03-03-08, 06:43 AM	#9
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Variety is the spice of life. Started a campaign Sep 1939 in Wilhelmshaven with the Type VIIb before transferring to Lorient in 41. I stuck with the VIIb for one more mission before I changed boats to a Type IXb having become a little bored with my VIIb. My first mission with the IXb and I'm off the east coast of Canada hunting big tankers. First convoy I intercepted was about +18 merchants with 4 escorts. At the convoy center were 3 large tankers and a whale ship of which I sunk 2 of the tankers and the whale ship. I'm now setting myself up for a second run on the convoy to finnish it off. You really appreciate that extra load of torps with the Type IX. But as Steed said earlier, "try them all" and alternate every so often. __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

02-28-08, 04:06 PM	#1
harzfeld Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 135 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Whichever you feel most comfortable. Sometimes I started with IIA then IID, VIIB, VIIC, IXB, IXC, IXC/40, so on. In 44-45, I mostly prefer to have VIIC/41, 42, and XXI over any other boat cuz they dive deeper and quicker which is most important to me. I don't mind not getting much renown at those late years if I'm using VIIC/41,42 compare to IX varients cuz I always have enough renown to afford whatever I want. For early war year, I like VIIC cuz convoy isn't as interesting until 41 or after that makes me wish I had IXC cuz of how many juicy targets are involved.

02-28-08, 05:49 PM	#4
Kptlt. Siegmann Machinist's Mate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Docked at Kiel Posts: 128 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	For me, it boils down to a simple question, do I want maneuverability (Type VII) or firepower (Type IX)? Type IX boats also allow you to patrol longer or reach far away places. Like Brag, I like the view from the bridge of the Type IX, and I find the boats appealing (maybe because it's bigger and my disillusion of, if it's bigger, it's deadlier), but you better be prepared for some skillful maneuvering to avoid depth charges and break contact if you're using a Type IX.