: An upgraded version available later (approx. 500 renown), offering improved endurance and operating depth.
| Type | Year | Range | Torpedoes | Notes | |------|------|-------|------------|-------| | XVIII | 1944 | ~3,000 km surfaced | 12 | Walter turbine (HTP) – experimental, fast but dangerous fuel | | XXIII | 1944 | ~2,600 km surfaced | 2 (bow only) | Small coastal electroboat – cheap, agile, but very limited firepower | silent hunter 3 all submarines
: Features a revolutionary streamlined hull and massive battery capacity, allowing it to outrun many surface escorts while underwater. Role in Game : An upgraded version available later (approx
Designed for "power projection" over vast distances, the Type IX is significantly larger than the Type VII, allowing for patrols as far as the South Atlantic or even Japan. Role in Game Designed for "power projection" over
Equip engine superchargers for better surface speed or improved torpedo models with magnetic detonators that explode under a ship's keel.