Independence vs Spearhead
| American littoral combat ship, 3,104 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Austal USA |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number built | 19 units |
| Estimated unit price | $360 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 | 3,104 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 44.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,300 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 127.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 32.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 40 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators |
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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 Independence-class or Spearhead-class?
The Independence-class has greater displacement at 3,104 tons compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,515 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or Spearhead-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Spearhead-class's 43 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or Spearhead-class?
The Independence-class has a longer range at 4,300 nautical miles compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Independence-class or Spearhead-class?
The Independence-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the Spearhead-class's 103.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Independence-class and Spearhead-class have?
The Spearhead-class has a larger crew complement of 41 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Independence-class or Spearhead-class?
The Independence-class is more expensive at approximately $360 million per unit compared to the Spearhead-class at $180 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Independence-class or Spearhead-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Spearhead-class.