| 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 |
Often called the most advanced submarine of World War II, the Type XXI revolutionized underwater naval architecture. Late-war wolf-pack operations and evasion.
Vanilla SH3 only includes the above. But supermods drastically expand to include: silent hunter 3 all submarines
Larger target for radar and sonar, slower dive times, less agile in shallow water.
: The most successful long-range U-boat. It carries significantly more torpedoes (up to 22) and has a much larger deck gun than the VII. | Boat | Year | Surf Speed |
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: A late-war variant with a stronger pressure hull, allowing it to dive deeper to escape advanced Allied sonar. Type IX: The Long-Range Cruiser But supermods drastically expand to include: Larger target
The Type IX is designed for long-distance operations, such as missions to the American coast (Operation Drumbeat) or the South Atlantic.
Tiny fuel range, light torpedo loadout (usually 5 torpedoes, including reloads), no deck gun (on IIA), slow speed, and very shallow crush depth ( ≈is approximately equal to 100–120m).
Silent Hunter III , players command historically accurate German U-boats during World War II. The game features four primary playable U-boat classes—Type II, Type VII, Type IX, and Type XXI—each serving a distinct tactical role based on range, armament, and technology. Overview of Playable U-Boat Classes Key Variants Primary Role Notable Features Coastal Defense / Training