Type IXB...I'm a Believer

Iron Budokan · 02-12-07, 10:09 PM

Got my IXB and have done two patrols with it so far. I've had one before, several careers ago, but never really test drove it the way she deserved.

Now don't get me wrong. I'm a VIIC man from way back. But, my God, this is a sweet li'l sub, the Type IXB. Yes, her dive time blows seahorse chunks, but the armament this little lady hauls around isn't anything to sneeze at. I'm on my third patrol with her right now (Late July '40) and I have to say I'm enjoying it immensely.

Dunno if I'll opt for the IXC, though. That thing is a hog compared to the "B". Worse dive time and one more torp...whoopee. But if I feel I've wrung all I can out of my current IXB then I may upgrade.

Anyway, wanted to share. Still a VIIC lover...but now I have a new sweetheart on the side!

02-12-07, 10:09 PM	#1
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Type IXB...I'm a Believer Got my IXB and have done two patrols with it so far. I've had one before, several careers ago, but never really test drove it the way she deserved. Now don't get me wrong. I'm a VIIC man from way back. But, my God, this is a sweet li'l sub, the Type IXB. Yes, her dive time blows seahorse chunks, but the armament this little lady hauls around isn't anything to sneeze at. I'm on my third patrol with her right now (Late July '40) and I have to say I'm enjoying it immensely. Dunno if I'll opt for the IXC, though. That thing is a hog compared to the "B". Worse dive time and one more torp...whoopee. But if I feel I've wrung all I can out of my current IXB then I may upgrade. Anyway, wanted to share. Still a VIIC lover...but now I have a new sweetheart on the side! __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com