The largest of them all, designed for "Monsun" missions to the Indian Ocean.
The Type XXI features an revolutionary hydrodynamic hull and massive battery banks. Submerged, it can outrun early-war escorts and keep pace with slow convoys. It features a hydraulic torpedo reload system that allows you to reload all six bow tubes in under five minutes. It lacks a traditional deck gun, opting instead for streamlined, dual 20mm flak turrets integrated into the conning tower.
The Type VII U-boat is the most common submarine in the game and is favored by many players for its versatility.
The Type II U-boat, often called the "Canoe" due to its small size and cramped interior, was primarily used for coastal defense and training. In SH3, these boats are the starting point for early-war careers. silent hunter 3 all submarines
The mod allows you to obtain knockout boats after completing special missions:
🟡 – The workhorse of the Kriegsmarine. Balanced range, decent speed, good diving depth. The true “Wolfpack” experience. If you play only one boat, make it a VIIC.
: These feature massive fuel capacities and carry a larger complement of torpedoes. The largest of them all, designed for "Monsun"
Small "bathtub" design; limited torpedo capacity (5 total); very short range. VIIB, VIIC, VIIC/41 Workhorse Attack Boat
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.
In Silent Hunter 3 , mastering the Atlantic campaign requires a deep understanding of the Kriegsmarine’s submarine fleet. The game features divided into distinct historical variants. Each vessel offers a drastically different balance of range, diving speed, torpedo storage, and survivability. It features a hydraulic torpedo reload system that
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Affectionately (and grimly) known as the Einbaum (Canoe) by their crews, the Type II boats were the first U-boats you command in the campaign. Coastal patrol and training.
| Variant | Year | Range (km at 10 kt) | Torpedoes | Dive depth | Notes | |---------|------|---------------------|-----------|------------|-------| | VIIB | 1939 | 8,700 | 14 | 150 m | First true Atlantic boat | | VIIC | 1941 | 8,500 | 14 | 150 m | Most produced – standard late-war | | VIIC/41 | 1943 | 8,500 | 14 | 180 m | Stronger hull, better dive depth | | VIIC/42 | 1944 | 8,500 | 16 | 200 m | Rare – even stronger (mods only) |