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.
Gute Jagd, Herr Kaleun. (Good hunting, Captain.) silent hunter 3 all submarines
Vanilla Silent Hunter 3 features of German U-boats, spanning from the small coastal boats to the ocean-spanning "Elektroboot." Each family contains variants (e.g., VIIB, VIIC, VIIC/41). Here is the full list: The VIIC is 2 meters longer (for better
At the heart of the game is the U-boat itself. Your steel coffin. Your home. While many new players jump straight into the most powerful vessel, understanding is the difference between surviving 1943 or feeding the Atlantic fish. (Good hunting, Captain
To easily scan how each major submarine class handles the Atlantic theater, review this core comparison table for base variants: U-Boat Class Torpedo Tubes (Bow / Stern) Max Internal Torpedoes Safe Test Depth Top Surface Speed Top Submerged Speed Primary Strategic Role 12.0 knots Coastal Patrol / Training Type VII ~150m-200m 17.0 knots Workhorse / Fleet Interceptor Type IX ~200m-240m 18.2 knots Long-Range Ocean Cruiser Type XXI 15.6 knots 17.2 knots High-Tech Electro-boat 1. Type II Series: The "Dugout Canoes"
: It features significantly larger fuel bunkers than the IIB. This allows you to reach the British coast and hunt longer, but the tactical combat limitations remain identical to its predecessor. Type VII Variant: The Workhorse of the Atlantic