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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 πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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...
Armament
  • 4 Γ— MLG 27 mm autocannons
  • Stinger surface-to-air missile (MANPADS)
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
Armament
  • 4x mounts for M2 .50 caliber machine guns

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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.