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Berlin vs Spearhead

Berlin vs Spearhead at a glance — displacement 20,240 vs 1,515 tons, length 173 vs 103 m, speed 20 vs 43 knots, crew 159 vs 41.

Specifications
Berlin Spearhead
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Replenishment oiler Expeditionary Fast Transport
Manufacturer Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft Austal USA
Year introduced 2001 2012
Number built 3 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA $180 million
Displacement 20,240 tons 1,515 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 43.0 knots
Range NA 1,200 nm
Length 173.7 m 103.0 m
Beam 24.0 m 28.5 m
Crew 159 41
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Berlin Spearhead
Armament
  • 4 × MLG 27 mm autocannons
  • Stinger surface-to-air missile (MANPADS)
  • 4x mounts for M2 .50 caliber machine guns
Propulsion 2 × MAN Diesel 12V 32/40 diesel engines, 14,154 bhp, 2 × reduction gears, 2 × controllable pitch... 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.