The Type IX exists for distant waters . You can patrol off Nova Scotia, the Caribbean, or even West Africa. In SH3’s campaign, transferring to a IX from a VII feels like switching from a pickup truck to a freight hauler.
: These feature massive fuel capacities and carry a larger complement of torpedoes. silent hunter 3 all submarines
The Type II was a coastal submarine built in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. Small, agile, and slow, it served primarily in the North Sea and Baltic during the early war. The Type IX exists for distant waters
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Use the Type II only for the first 3–4 patrols. Upgrade to a Type VII as soon as you have 1,500 renown. The Type IID (with saddle tanks) offers slightly better range than the IIA but remains a coastal boat. : These feature massive fuel capacities and carry