Freedom vs Spearhead
| American frigate, introduced in 2008, achieves speeds of 47 knots using waterjet propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Marinette Marine |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $362 million |
| United States Expeditionary Fast Transport, 1,515 tons displacement, has a maximum speed of 43 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Expeditionary Fast Transport |
| Manufacturer | Austal USA |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number built | 15 units |
| Estimated unit price | $180 million |
| Displacement | 3,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 47.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 115.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 50 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Rolls-Royce MT30 36 MW (48,000 hp) gas turbines, 2 × Colt-Pielstick 16PA6B 6.8 MW (9,100 hp) diesel engines, 4 Rolls-Royce/Kamewa 153SII/153BII waterjets |
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| Displacement | 1,515 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 43.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 1,200 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 103.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 28.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 41 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Four MTU 20V8000 M71L diesel engines, Four ZF 60000NR2H reduction gears |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Freedom-class or Spearhead-class?
The Freedom-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,515 tons.
Which is faster, the Freedom-class or Spearhead-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the Spearhead-class's 43 knots.
Which has longer range, the Freedom-class or Spearhead-class?
The Freedom-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Freedom-class or Spearhead-class?
The Freedom-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Spearhead-class's 103.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Freedom-class and Spearhead-class have?
The Freedom-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Spearhead-class's 41 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Freedom-class or Spearhead-class?
The Freedom-class is more expensive at approximately $362 million per unit compared to the Spearhead-class at $180 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Freedom-class or Spearhead-class?
The Freedom-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Spearhead-class.