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Sea Hunter vs Spartan Scout

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Specifications
Sea Hunter Spartan Scout
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Unmanned vessel Unmanned vessel
Type Unmanned surface vehicle Unmanned surface vehicle
Manufacturer Leidos --
Year introduced 2016 2003
Number built 2 units NA
Estimated unit price $20 million NA
Displacement 135 tons 2 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots NA
Range 10,000 nm NA
Length 40.0 m 7.0 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Sea Hunter Spartan Scout
Armament

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  • .50 caliber machine gun
Propulsion 2x Diesel engines, twin screws --

Overview

The Sea Hunter and the Spartan Scout are both Unmanned vessel classes.

The Sea Hunter displaces 135 tons — 68:1 the Spartan Scout's 2 tons.

The Sea Hunter was commissioned in 2016, 13 years after the Spartan Scout (2003).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sea Hunter or Spartan Scout?
The Sea Hunter has greater displacement at 135 tons compared to the Spartan Scout's 2 tons.
Which is faster, the Sea Hunter or Spartan Scout?
The Sea Hunter is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Spartan Scout's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sea Hunter or Spartan Scout?
The Sea Hunter has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Spartan Scout's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sea Hunter or Spartan Scout?
The Sea Hunter is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the Spartan Scout's 7.0 meters.