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sba55 · 03-07-18, 02:37 PM

Ok after playing lots of different subs (GWX Mod) I have settled on the IXC/40 as my favorite. The main reason is that with the right conning tower and AA assortment (2 twins and 1 quad AA gun) I can cruise on the surface with total impunity towards enemy aircraft. With 2 petty officers being flak qualified I can shoot down anything that comes my way before they have the chance to do any damage. This is accomplished without any cheating, you just have to configure your sub correctly.

For unrealistic fun I use a load out of Type 9 homing Torpedos. My tactic is to destroy all the escorts then attack the convoy at my leisure. I have over 600,000 tons after 5 patrols. With these torpedos you don't need any weapon officer or targeting assistance. I use the manual targeting settings to direct the torps which given time will find their target. I always stay at periscope depth so that I can let them get close enough so the homing torpedo doesn't attack a different target.

If you want to rule the seas then add the ASN torp mod which guarantees a kill on each hit and for ultimate kicks you can use the U-Gun mod which turns your deck gun into the Bismark. I can sink escorts (with one shot) at 4500 meters with no problem and merchants from the same distance with just the deck gun. An easy change to the files allows me to man the AA and Deck gun in any weather.

I liked using the type XXI but it cannot deal with the aircraft like the IXC/40 can.

When you get enough renown add a snorkel but be aware that it does not have radar detection like the one on the XXI so you can get bombed from the air with no warning.

I am going to restart with no ASN or U-Gun mod as they really over power everything but I'll keep my AA firepower and type 9 torps. That allows me to play on 90% realism. Keep in mind this doesn't make you invulnerable to destroyers. I have been cornered several times and had to creep away at depth to escape. You also have to remember that a Type 9 will go after whatever noise is the closest so launching at the big tanker 3 rows into the convoy will rarely result in hitting that particular ship. I also go to full stop after firing. In real life at least 2 U-boats were destroyed by their own homing torpedoes.

03-07-18, 02:37 PM	#5282
sba55 Nub Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	Lots of fun, not too realistic Ok after playing lots of different subs (GWX Mod) I have settled on the IXC/40 as my favorite. The main reason is that with the right conning tower and AA assortment (2 twins and 1 quad AA gun) I can cruise on the surface with total impunity towards enemy aircraft. With 2 petty officers being flak qualified I can shoot down anything that comes my way before they have the chance to do any damage. This is accomplished without any cheating, you just have to configure your sub correctly. For unrealistic fun I use a load out of Type 9 homing Torpedos. My tactic is to destroy all the escorts then attack the convoy at my leisure. I have over 600,000 tons after 5 patrols. With these torpedos you don't need any weapon officer or targeting assistance. I use the manual targeting settings to direct the torps which given time will find their target. I always stay at periscope depth so that I can let them get close enough so the homing torpedo doesn't attack a different target. If you want to rule the seas then add the ASN torp mod which guarantees a kill on each hit and for ultimate kicks you can use the U-Gun mod which turns your deck gun into the Bismark. I can sink escorts (with one shot) at 4500 meters with no problem and merchants from the same distance with just the deck gun. An easy change to the files allows me to man the AA and Deck gun in any weather. I liked using the type XXI but it cannot deal with the aircraft like the IXC/40 can. When you get enough renown add a snorkel but be aware that it does not have radar detection like the one on the XXI so you can get bombed from the air with no warning. I am going to restart with no ASN or U-Gun mod as they really over power everything but I'll keep my AA firepower and type 9 torps. That allows me to play on 90% realism. Keep in mind this doesn't make you invulnerable to destroyers. I have been cornered several times and had to creep away at depth to escape. You also have to remember that a Type 9 will go after whatever noise is the closest so launching at the big tanker 3 rows into the convoy will rarely result in hitting that particular ship. I also go to full stop after firing. In real life at least 2 U-boats were destroyed by their own homing torpedoes.