Upgraded subs a con job?

[albert_hess2003]

Maybe I'm missing something here but, after careful examination of the benefits I'm at a loss to understand why some later versions of sub types are (supposedly) better.

For instance, Type VIIB versus Type VIIC: other than the actual physical dimensions a bit different the only positive changes between them that I see are a 3 second improvement on dive time and a 22 meter improvement on maximum depth, which to me doesn't seem to offset the .4 kt loss of max submerged speed and the 10 nm loss of submerged endurance.

The same with the differences between the Type IXC and IXC/40; the IXC/40 seems a loser all around: .3 kt loss max surface speed, .3 kt loss max submerged speed, 40 meter loss operational depth in exchange for a measly increase of 400 nm surface endurance?

Am I missing something here?

[Balck]

The Type VIIB didn't have enough room for a lot of the new technological developments (especially the new active sonar S-Gerät), so the larger VIIC was built. This also had some new buoyancy tanks that allowed for a faster dive time.

I'm not too sure about the IXC/40. It did have slightly more range, and slightly more surface speed. However if you want range you're better off with an IXD2

[albert_hess2003]

Thanks for answering!

That might be it: that there are not-obvious improvements other than the stated characteristics. Like room for newer and better additions, like sonar, radar, etc. Guess I'll have to play around and find out what they might be. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/typing.gif

[LeOs.K_Walstein]

You might find this mod interesting:

SH3CrushDepthV2_build12.zip

I donâ´t remember who created it but you propably find it easy. Not sure what is the exact name of the mod.

This modification allows you to determine certain things for the U-boats: crash depth, range in submerged as well as on the surface of the water. The mod. provides also some historical information to help you in finetuning the boats.

Good luck,
Wallstein