Berlin vs Spearhead
Overview
The Berlin and the Spearhead are both Auxiliary ship classes.
The Berlin displaces 20,240 tons β 13:1 the Spearhead's 1,515 tons. The Berlin reaches 20 knots vs 43 knots for the Spearhead. The Berlin carries a crew of 159 vs 41 for the Spearhead.
The Berlin was produced in 3 units vs 15 for the Spearhead. The Berlin was commissioned in 2001, 11 years before the Spearhead (2012).
| Commissioned by Germany in 2001, the Berlin-class replenishment ship provides fuel and supplies to naval forces and features a modular, containerized hospital system. | |
| Origin | π©πͺ Germany |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Replenishment oiler |
| Manufacturer | Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| United States Expeditionary Fast Transport, 1,515 tons displacement, has a maximum speed of 43 knots. | |
| Origin | πΊπΈ United States |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Expeditionary Fast Transport |
| Manufacturer | Austal USA |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number built | 15 units |
| Estimated unit price | $180 million |
| Displacement | 20,240 tons β |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots β |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 173.7 m β |
| Beam | 24.0 m β |
| Crew | 159 β |
| Propulsion | 2 Γ MAN Diesel 12V 32/40 diesel engines, 14,154 bhp, 2 Γ reduction gears, 2 Γ controllable pitch... |
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| Displacement | 1,515 tons β |
| Maximum speed | 43.0 knots β |
| Range | 1,200 nm |
| Length | 103.0 m β |
| Beam | 28.5 m β |
| Crew | 41 β |
| Propulsion | Four MTU 20V8000 M71L diesel engines, Four ZF 60000NR2H reduction gears |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Berlin-class or Spearhead-class?
The Berlin-class has greater displacement at 20,240 tons compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,515 tons.
Which is faster, the Berlin-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class is faster with a maximum speed of 43 knots compared to the Berlin-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Berlin-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class has a longer range at 1,200 nautical miles compared to the Berlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Berlin-class or Spearhead-class?
The Berlin-class is longer at 173.7 meters compared to the Spearhead-class's 103.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Berlin-class and Spearhead-class have?
The Berlin-class has a larger crew complement of 159 compared to the Spearhead-class's 41 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Berlin-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Berlin-class.