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: Your starting boat if you begin a career in 1939. It is extremely restricted, carrying only 5 torpedoes and featuring just 3 bow tubes with no stern tubes.

: A significant upgrade over the Type II, featuring four bow tubes and one stern tube. It was the boat used by many of the early war "Aces". silent hunter 3 all submarines

The Type XXI is a revolutionary "wonder weapon" that only becomes available near the very end of the war (1944–1945). It is designed to operate almost entirely submerged, with high underwater speeds that can actually outrun some Allied escorts. : Your starting boat if you begin a career in 1939

The Type IX was designed for long-distance operations, such as patrolling the American coast or the South Atlantic. While powerful, it is slower to dive and less agile than the Type VII. It was the boat used by many of the early war "Aces"

The Type II is the smallest and most limited U-boat, often referred to as a "duck" or "canoe" by crews. It is primarily used for coastal patrols in the early years of the war (1939–1940).

: These late-war iterations maximize range and torpedo storage, with the IXD2 being the largest ocean-going U-boat available to the player. Type XXI: The "Electro-Boat"

: The definitive version of the VII. It features a slightly improved hull and better electronics potential. It is highly maneuverable, making it easier to dodge escorts than the heavier IX-series boats.