Why the VII c over the VII b?

Pepe le Moko · 03-03-09, 01:53 AM

It seems that everyone prefers the VII c, also there are a lot more skins for it, but when i look at both subs, there doesn't seem to be much difference at all. Actually the VII is a tad slower no? So what's the point of upgrading?

msalama · 03-03-09, 01:56 AM

You can dive a bit deeper

Agiel7 · 03-03-09, 03:40 AM

I still stick with the Type VIIB for the sake of longer battery life (which especially matters when I'm in the mood for making the Gibralter run). For me, the deeper dive depths aren't to huge of an incentive, since the boat can take 150 meters, which is all I need too dodge those depth-charges. Besides, I think the B variant looks cooler with that saw-blade do-hickey mounted on the bow of the boat.

Murr44 · 03-03-09, 04:40 AM

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Besides, I think the B variant looks cooler with that saw-blade do-hickey mounted on the bow of the boat.

The "do-hickey" was a net cutter. It was supposed to cut through enemy ASW nets. I have a few photos in one of my books of some early C boats that had them for a short time.

The VIIC has about a 2-3 second faster dive time.

Torplexed · 03-03-09, 04:49 AM

The VIIC is also capable of receiving more upgrades than the VIIB, especially in the anti-aircraft department.

GREY WOLF 3 · 03-03-09, 05:40 AM

[quote=Agiel7] For me, the deeper dive depths aren't to huge of an incentive, since the boat can take 150 meters, which is all I need too dodge those depth-charges.

depth charges can get you at 150 meters ive been caught down there

U-84 · 03-03-09, 08:48 AM

VIIC and 41/42 = deeper dive, fast dive, and more upgrades

A Very Super Market · 03-03-09, 11:08 AM

Silly Grey Wolf 3, thats only the shipyard rating. We can always go deeper...

03-03-09, 11:16 AM

Though the VIIC variant does dive faster,deeper,
the VIIB seems to take damage
better from dept charges,
Hull integrity seems
to be thicker in the VIIB

gord96 · 03-03-09, 11:36 AM

i prefer the type IV/B as well. Not sure why. I just like it. Perhaps its the 2 digit boat numbers and the net cutter. I like to play with boats with some character. something about a type VII/B in 1940 I like. My current boat is U-45. She has been around since 38. Seen lots of action. I use a skin that shows her scars.

Agiel7 · 03-03-09, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Murr44

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Besides, I think the B variant looks cooler with that saw-blade do-hickey mounted on the bow of the boat.

The "do-hickey" was a net cutter. It was supposed to cut through enemy ASW nets. I have a few photos in one of my books of some early C boats that had them for a short time.

The VIIC has about a 2-3 second faster dive time.

Thanks for clearing that up for me man!

To tell you the truth, when I first saw pictures of a U-boat as a kid, I thought the net cutter was like what the Nautilus had to sink ships in the movie "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea."

BasilY · 03-03-09, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Pepe le Moko

It seems that everyone prefers the VII c, also there are a lot more skins for it, but when i look at both subs, there doesn't seem to be much difference at all. Actually the VII is a tad slower no? So what's the point of upgrading?

I preferred VIIB, for agility, than I will go to IXB or IXC. upgrading to VIIC isn't worth it for me.

03-03-09, 01:53 AM	#1
Pepe le Moko A-ganger Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 73 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	Why the VII c over the VII b? It seems that everyone prefers the VII c, also there are a lot more skins for it, but when i look at both subs, there doesn't seem to be much difference at all. Actually the VII is a tad slower no? So what's the point of upgrading?

03-03-09, 08:48 AM	#7
U-84 Medic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: under you in my VIIC Posts: 168 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	VIIC and 41/42 = deeper dive, fast dive, and more upgrades __________________ Never fight a battle if you don't gain anything by winning- Field Marshall Erwin Rommel Courage is being scared to death, but saddeling up anyways- John Wayne

03-03-09, 11:08 AM	#8
A Very Super Market The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Deep in the Wild Canadian suburbs. Posts: 1,468 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Silly Grey Wolf 3, thats only the shipyard rating. We can always go deeper... __________________ The entire German garrison of Vanviken, right here in your thread!

03-03-09, 01:56 AM	#2
msalama Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In an octopus's garden Posts: 565 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	You can dive a bit deeper

03-03-09, 03:40 AM	#3
Agiel7 Gunner Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 97 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	I still stick with the Type VIIB for the sake of longer battery life (which especially matters when I'm in the mood for making the Gibralter run). For me, the deeper dive depths aren't to huge of an incentive, since the boat can take 150 meters, which is all I need too dodge those depth-charges. Besides, I think the B variant looks cooler with that saw-blade do-hickey mounted on the bow of the boat.

03-03-09, 04:49 AM	#5
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	The VIIC is also capable of receiving more upgrades than the VIIB, especially in the anti-aircraft department.

03-03-09, 05:40 AM	#6
GREY WOLF 3 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Down deep avoiding drm attacks Posts: 284 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	[quote=Agiel7] For me, the deeper dive depths aren't to huge of an incentive, since the boat can take 150 meters, which is all I need too dodge those depth-charges. depth charges can get you at 150 meters ive been caught down there

03-03-09, 11:16 AM	#9
owner20071963 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Though the VIIC variant does dive faster,deeper, the VIIB seems to take damage better from dept charges, Hull integrity seems to be thicker in the VIIB

03-03-09, 11:36 AM	#10
gord96 Commodore Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 627 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	i prefer the type IV/B as well. Not sure why. I just like it. Perhaps its the 2 digit boat numbers and the net cutter. I like to play with boats with some character. something about a type VII/B in 1940 I like. My current boat is U-45. She has been around since 38. Seen lots of action. I use a skin that shows her scars.