Silent Hunter 5 Type Xxi !!hot!! - It was the first true "submarine" designed to stay underwater for days, featuring a top submerged speed of ~17 knots. Only two Type XXIs saw combat before the war ended, sinking no ships. But in the "what-if" sandbox of , the Type XXI allows you to rewrite history. silent hunter 5 type xxi Once installed, the Type XXI transforms the gameplay experience with its revolutionary features: It was the first true "submarine" designed to : Unlike the standard Type VII or IX, which crawled at 7–8 knots submerged, the Type XXI can reach speeds of approximately while underwater. Once installed, the Type XXI transforms the gameplay | Specification | Type VII C (Mid-war) | Type XXI (Late-war) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 17.7 knots | 15.5 knots | | Submerged Speed | 7.6 knots (20 min burst) | 17.2 knots (1.5 hours) | | Crush Depth | ~200m | ~280m (Safe to 240m) | | Torpedo Load | 14 (4 bow, 1 stern) | 23 (6 bow, 0 stern – plus auto-reloader) | | Dive Time | 25-30 seconds | 18 seconds | | Sonar/Radar | Passive/Active basic | Advanced GHG Balkon Gerät (360° coverage) |