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Soyang vs Spearhead

Soyang vs Spearhead at a glance — displacement 22,500 vs 1,515 tons, length 190 vs 103 m, speed 24 vs 43 knots, crew 140 vs 41.

Specifications
Soyang Spearhead
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Fast combat support ship Expeditionary Fast Transport
Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hanwha Ocean Austal USA
Year introduced 2018 2012
Number built 1 unit 15 units
Estimated unit price $331 million $180 million
Displacement 22,500 tons 1,515 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 43.0 knots
Range 5,500 nm 1,200 nm
Length 190.0 m 103.0 m
Beam 25.0 m 28.5 m
Crew 140 41
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Armament & Systems
Soyang Spearhead
Armament
  • 1× 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15
  • MASS decoy launchers
  • 4x mounts for M2 .50 caliber machine guns
Propulsion Combined diesel-electric or diesel (CODELOD), two shafts Four MTU 20V8000 M71L diesel engines, Four ZF 60000NR2H reduction gears
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Soyang-class or Spearhead-class?
The Soyang-class has greater displacement at 22,500 tons compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,515 tons.
Which is faster, the Soyang-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class is faster with a maximum speed of 43 knots compared to the Soyang-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Soyang-class or Spearhead-class?
The Soyang-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Soyang-class or Spearhead-class?
The Soyang-class is longer at 190.0 meters compared to the Spearhead-class's 103.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Soyang-class and Spearhead-class have?
The Soyang-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Spearhead-class's 41 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Soyang-class or Spearhead-class?
The Soyang-class is more expensive at approximately $331 million per unit compared to the Spearhead-class at $180 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Soyang-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Soyang-class.