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Mashū vs Spearhead

Mashū vs Spearhead at a glance — displacement 13,500 vs 1,515 tons, length 221 vs 103 m, speed 24 vs 43 knots, crew 150 vs 41.

Specifications
Mashū Spearhead
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Fast combat support ship Expeditionary Fast Transport
Manufacturer Hitachi Shipbuilding Corporation Austal USA
Year introduced 2006 2012
Number built 2 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA $180 million
Displacement 13,500 tons 1,515 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 43.0 knots
Range 9,500 nm at 20 knots 1,200 nm
Length 221.0 m 103.0 m
Beam 27.0 m 28.5 m
Crew 150 41
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Armament & Systems
Mashū Spearhead
Armament
  • 2 × Phalanx CIWS
  • 4x mounts for M2 .50 caliber machine guns
Propulsion 2 × Kawasaki Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C gas turbines, 40,000 shp each, 2 × shafts Four MTU 20V8000 M71L diesel engines, Four ZF 60000NR2H reduction gears
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Mashū-class or Spearhead-class?
The Mashū-class has greater displacement at 13,500 tons compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,515 tons.
Which is faster, the Mashū-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class is faster with a maximum speed of 43 knots compared to the Mashū-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mashū-class or Spearhead-class?
The Mashū-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mashū-class or Spearhead-class?
The Mashū-class is longer at 221.0 meters compared to the Spearhead-class's 103.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Mashū-class and Spearhead-class have?
The Mashū-class has a larger crew complement of 150 compared to the Spearhead-class's 41 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mashū-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Mashū-class.