San Antonio vs Spearhead
| United States amphibious transport dock, 25,300 tons displacement, introduced in 2006. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Amphibious transport dock |
| Manufacturer | Avondale Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2006 |
| Number built | 13 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,602 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 | 25,300 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 208.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 32.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 361 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Four sequentially turbocharged marine Colt-Pielstick diesel engines, two shafts, 41,600 shp |
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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 San Antonio-class or Spearhead-class?
The San Antonio-class has greater displacement at 25,300 tons compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,515 tons.
Which is faster, the San Antonio-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class is faster with a maximum speed of 43 knots compared to the San Antonio-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the San Antonio-class or Spearhead-class?
The San Antonio-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the San Antonio-class or Spearhead-class?
The San Antonio-class is longer at 208.0 meters compared to the Spearhead-class's 103.0 meters.
How many crew members do the San Antonio-class and Spearhead-class have?
The San Antonio-class has a larger crew complement of 361 compared to the Spearhead-class's 41 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the San Antonio-class or Spearhead-class?
The San Antonio-class is more expensive at approximately $1.6 billion per unit compared to the Spearhead-class at $180 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the San Antonio-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the San Antonio-class.