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Proteus vs Spearhead

Proteus vs Spearhead at a glance — displacement 6,096 vs 1,515 tons, length 98 vs 103 m, speed 14 vs 43 knots, crew 84 vs 41.

Specifications
Proteus Spearhead
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Multi-role ocean surveillance ship Expeditionary Fast Transport
Manufacturer Vard (Tulcea, Romania / Brattvåg, Norway) Austal USA
Year introduced 2023 2012
Number built 1 unit 15 units
Estimated unit price NA $180 million
Displacement 6,096 tons 1,515 tons
Maximum speed 14.0 knots 43.0 knots
Range NA 1,200 nm
Length 98.1 m 103.0 m
Beam 20.1 m 28.5 m
Crew 84 41
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Proteus Spearhead
Armament

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  • 4x mounts for M2 .50 caliber machine guns
Propulsion 5 Caterpillar diesels (3516C/3512C/C32) driving 2 Kongsberg azimuth thrusters Four MTU 20V8000 M71L diesel engines, Four ZF 60000NR2H reduction gears
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Proteus-class or Spearhead-class?
The Proteus-class has greater displacement at 6,096 tons compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,515 tons.
Which is faster, the Proteus-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class is faster with a maximum speed of 43 knots compared to the Proteus-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Proteus-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class has a longer range at 1,200 nautical miles compared to the Proteus-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Proteus-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class is longer at 103.0 meters compared to the Proteus-class's 98.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Proteus-class and Spearhead-class have?
The Proteus-class has a larger crew complement of 84 compared to the Spearhead-class's 41 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Proteus-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Proteus-class.