| Boat | Year | Surf Speed | Sub Speed | Torps | Range (km) | Dive (sec) | Best role | |------|------|------------|-----------|-------|------------|------------|------------| | IIB | 1939 | 13 kt | 7 kt | 5 | 5,600 | 15 | Coastal | | VIIB | 1940 | 17 kt | 8 kt | 14 | 8,700 | 25 | Atlantic (early) | | VIIC | 1941 | 17 kt | 8 kt | 14 | 8,500 | 25 | Atlantic (mid) | | IXB | 1940 | 18 kt | 7 kt | 22 | 12,000 | 30 | Long-range | | IXD2 | 1942 | 19 kt | 7 kt | 24 | 23,700 | 32 | Very long range | | XXI | 1944 | 15.5 kt | 17.5 kt | 23 | 15,500 | 18 | Submerged hunter |
In GWX, the Type II becomes a pure masochist’s challenge. One destroyer depth charge run will crumple it like paper. silent hunter 3 all submarines
: The standard long-range model with high fuel capacity. | Boat | Year | Surf Speed |
Most career runs. It is agile, dives fast, and is highly versatile according to guides on the Steam Community. The Type IX: "The Sea Monsters" Most career runs
In , you command various German U-boats, each designed for specific roles, from coastal defense to long-range Atlantic raids. As the war progresses, you can use Renown earned from successful patrols to upgrade to more advanced models. Playable U-Boat Classes
The Type II U-boat was designed primarily for training and coastal patrols. In the early career stages of Silent Hunter 3 , these small vessels serve as a challenging starting point for players.