1942 Upgrades- opinions?

predavolk · 06-06-08, 10:22 AM

So I'm looking at a few potential upgrades for my IXB in mid-1942. They include:

Anti-sonar coating - got it, but does it do much? (at 1000 renown, it wasn't cheap)
Sonar - looks promising for stormy weather attacks
Radar - same as above, but less flexible?
Decoys - probably handy when attacking convoys
Better batteries - same as the Type XXI? how much extra range? they're a hefty 1500
New conning tower- gives two light flak guns, gives up the heavy flak gun (which I like to use to finish off smaller ships)

Any thoughts and experiences with these new upgrades? I understand new torps should be available soon too. I currently have upgraded hydrophones and I think, a while ago, I upgraded the engines too, although maybe they came that way? I've got 25K+ renown, so I think I'm good to reach my ultimate goal of the Type XXI if I manage things wisely.

danurve · 06-06-08, 10:34 AM

Well, those IX's are sonar magnets so any help for them is a plus.

Seriously about the radar, I forget when the next upgrade is available but the FumO 29 = junk.

FIREWALL · 06-06-08, 10:40 AM

I didn't see radar warning on your shopping list.

Most say it's a gotta have to warn of pesky aircraft.

Ivan Putski · 06-06-08, 11:33 AM

I opted for the battery upgrade, get radar warning when available, it will warn you of a/c, and close in ships searching with their radar. The extra flak mounts, I could do without, never use mine myself, always prefer to crash dive, and go deep. The anti-sonar coating, I`m not sure about, I`ve never used it myself. Wish we had thermal layers realistically portrayed in the sim. I usually get an engine upgrade somewhere along the line when available. Puts

papa_smurf · 06-06-08, 11:39 AM

Definatley get radar, but don't bother with Fumo-29, get Fumo-30 instead. I always do get radar as soon as I can, as its saved me on numerous occasions. And don't forget radar warning too.

Brag · 06-06-08, 01:21 PM

The anti sonar coating reduces your detectability by 10% . Every little bit helps

UnderseaLcpl · 06-06-08, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danurve

Seriously about the radar, I forget when the next upgrade is available but the FumO 29 = junk.

Oh, I don't know, it has helped me quite a bit tailing lone merchants in poor visibility weather. It's only 500, right?

Jimbuna · 06-06-08, 04:43 PM

Radar warning is a 'must have' when available

Sailor Steve · 06-06-08, 06:43 PM

If you're using GWX there are no more engine upgrades; which is accurate because every boat before the type VIIB came without superchargers and they weren't an option, and starting with the VIIB they all had them. Also, top speeds in the game without them are the top speeds the boats actually made with them.

06-06-08, 10:22 AM	#1
predavolk Weps Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 369 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	1942 Upgrades- opinions? So I'm looking at a few potential upgrades for my IXB in mid-1942. They include: Anti-sonar coating - got it, but does it do much? (at 1000 renown, it wasn't cheap) Sonar - looks promising for stormy weather attacks Radar - same as above, but less flexible? Decoys - probably handy when attacking convoys Better batteries - same as the Type XXI? how much extra range? they're a hefty 1500 New conning tower- gives two light flak guns, gives up the heavy flak gun (which I like to use to finish off smaller ships) Any thoughts and experiences with these new upgrades? I understand new torps should be available soon too. I currently have upgraded hydrophones and I think, a while ago, I upgraded the engines too, although maybe they came that way? I've got 25K+ renown, so I think I'm good to reach my ultimate goal of the Type XXI if I manage things wisely.

06-06-08, 10:34 AM	#2
danurve The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,481 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 3	Well, those IX's are sonar magnets so any help for them is a plus. Seriously about the radar, I forget when the next upgrade is available but the FumO 29 = junk. __________________

06-06-08, 10:40 AM	#3
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I didn't see radar warning on your shopping list. Most say it's a gotta have to warn of pesky aircraft. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

06-06-08, 11:33 AM	#4
Ivan Putski Captain Join Date: May 2005 Location: Memphis, Tn. U.S.A. Posts: 548 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	I opted for the battery upgrade, get radar warning when available, it will warn you of a/c, and close in ships searching with their radar. The extra flak mounts, I could do without, never use mine myself, always prefer to crash dive, and go deep. The anti-sonar coating, I`m not sure about, I`ve never used it myself. Wish we had thermal layers realistically portrayed in the sim. I usually get an engine upgrade somewhere along the line when available. Puts __________________ " Is He?..........Yeah..........Nothing Moving, But His Watch."

06-06-08, 11:39 AM	#5
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Definatley get radar, but don't bother with Fumo-29, get Fumo-30 instead. I always do get radar as soon as I can, as its saved me on numerous occasions. And don't forget radar warning too. __________________

06-06-08, 01:21 PM	#6
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	The anti sonar coating reduces your detectability by 10% . Every little bit helps __________________ 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/

06-06-08, 04:43 PM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Radar warning is a 'must have' when available __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-06-08, 06:43 PM	#9
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	If you're using GWX there are no more engine upgrades; which is accurate because every boat before the type VIIB came without superchargers and they weren't an option, and starting with the VIIB they all had them. Also, top speeds in the game without them are the top speeds the boats actually made with them. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo