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Your preferred (stealthy hunting vs. heavy firepower)?

The long-range standard. It carries 22 torpedoes, allowing for massive "tonnage" hauls in a single patrol.

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The VIIC is 2 meters longer (for better buoyancy), has thicker pressure hull, and weighs more. In-game, it feels slightly less agile but eats more damage.

| Feature | Type II (Coastal) | Type VII (Medium-Range) | Type IX (Long-Range) | Type XXI (Advanced) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Training, Coastal Defense | Convoy Attack, Wolfpack Operations | Long-Range Independent Patrols | Advanced Submerged Hunter | | Torpedo Tubes | 3 Bow / 0 Aft | 4 Bow / 1 Aft | 4 Bow / 2 Aft | 6 Bow / 0 Aft | | Torpedo Load | ~6 | 11-14 | 22 | 23 | | Range | 1,600 - 5,600 mi | 6,500 - 8,700 mi | 8,400 - 23,700 mi | Extremely High | | Submerged Speed | Low (7 knots) | Moderate (~7-8 knots) | Moderate (~7-8 knots) | High (17+ knots) | | Maneuverability | Very High | High (especially VIIB) | Low (sluggish) | Moderate | | Availability | 1939 | 1939 | 1941 | Late War | | Renown Cost (approx.) | 0 - 500 | 2,000 - 4,000 | 7,500 - 10,000+ | Very High | | Strengths | Highly agile, early access | Balanced, versatile, upgradeable | Extreme range, heavy payload | Unmatched submerged performance | | Weaknesses | Very short range, weak armament | Moderate range | Poor agility, slow dive | Very late arrival, expensive | silent hunter 3 all submarines

Tiny torpedo capacity (only 3-5 torpedoes, no reload), limited range, light deck gun, weak anti-aircraft defense.

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: Known as "canoes," these are small, maneuverable, and primarily used for training or coastal operations.