Silent Hunter 3 All Submarines Online

Title: The Ultimate Kriegsmarine Tour: Taking Every Sub for a Spin in SH3

There is nothing quite like the feeling of commanding a Type II in the rough waters of the North Sea versus the heavy metal authority of a Type IX in the Atlantic. One of the most beautiful things about Silent Hunter 3 is the sheer variety in the U-Boot fleet.

I’ve recently started a new mega-campaign where I plan to captain every single playable submarine class in the game, from the early "canoe" models to the late-war electro-boats.

The Challenge: It’s fascinating to see how the gameplay loop changes depending on your rig. silent hunter 3 all submarines

If you haven’t tried playing a full career with a sub you usually ignore (like the Type II or the Type IXD2), I highly recommend it. It forces you to relearn tactics you thought you had mastered.

What is your "white whale" submarine in SH3? Do you stick to the VII, or do you prefer the heavy hitters?

Title: Silent Hunter 3: How Playstyle Shifts Across the Entire Submarine Fleet Title: The Ultimate Kriegsmarine Tour: Taking Every Sub

A lot of commanders stick to the Type VII for their careers, but if you limit yourself to just one class, you’re missing out on half the game. Here is a breakdown of how playing with "All Submarines" changes your strategy in SH3:

The Early War "Egg" (Type II):

The Long-Range Raider (Type IX):

The Tech Demo (Type XXI):

Don't ignore the variety. The Type II makes you a better captain because you have to be perfect to survive.

In Silent Hunter 3, you command German U-boats from seven main types (II, VII, IX, XXI, plus the XVIII, XXIII, and the unique “Walther” boat). Each has distinct range, speed, torpedo loadout, dive depth, and crew size. If you haven’t tried playing a full career

Note: The base game includes Types II, VII, IX, and XXI. The XVIII and XXIII are often added via the popular Grey Wolves Expansion (GWX) or other mods.