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Cantabria vs Spearhead

Cantabria vs Spearhead at a glance — displacement 19,500 vs 1,515 tons, length 174 vs 103 m, speed 20 vs 43 knots, crew 122 vs 41.

Specifications
Cantabria Spearhead
Origin 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Replenishment oiler Expeditionary Fast Transport
Manufacturer Navantia Austal USA
Year introduced 2010 2012
Number built 1 unit 15 units
Estimated unit price NA $180 million
Displacement 19,500 tons 1,515 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 43.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm 1,200 nm
Length 174.0 m 103.0 m
Beam 23.0 m 28.5 m
Crew 122 41
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Cantabria Spearhead
Armament

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  • 4x mounts for M2 .50 caliber machine guns
Propulsion 2 diesel MAN 18V 40/45, 10,890 kW, single propeller shaft, controllable-pitch propeller Four MTU 20V8000 M71L diesel engines, Four ZF 60000NR2H reduction gears
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Cantabria-class or Spearhead-class?
The Cantabria-class has greater displacement at 19,500 tons compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,515 tons.
Which is faster, the Cantabria-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class is faster with a maximum speed of 43 knots compared to the Cantabria-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cantabria-class or Spearhead-class?
The Cantabria-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cantabria-class or Spearhead-class?
The Cantabria-class is longer at 174.0 meters compared to the Spearhead-class's 103.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cantabria-class and Spearhead-class have?
The Cantabria-class has a larger crew complement of 122 compared to the Spearhead-class's 41 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cantabria-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Cantabria-class.