Freedom vs Spearhead
The Freedom is a Frigate, while the Spearhead is a Amphibious vessel. The Freedom displaces 3,500 tons — 2.3x the Spearhead's 1,515 tons. The Freedom reaches 47 knots vs 43 knots for the Spearhead. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Freedom vs 1,200 for the Spearhead. The Freedom carries a crew of 50 vs 41 for the Spearhead. The Freedom was produced in 16 units vs 15 for the Spearhead. Cost per hull is $362M for the Freedom vs $180M for the Spearhead. The Freedom was commissioned in 2008, 4 years before the Spearhead (2012).
| American frigate, introduced in 2008, achieves speeds of 47 knots using waterjet propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Marinette Marine |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $362 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 | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 47.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 50 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Rolls-Royce MT30 36 MW (48,000 hp) gas turbines, 2 × Colt-Pielstick 16PA6B 6.8 MW (9,100 hp) diesel engines, 4 Rolls-Royce/Kamewa 153SII/153BII waterjets |
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| Displacement | 1,515 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 43.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,200 nm ◉ |
| Length | 103.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 28.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 41 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Four MTU 20V8000 M71L diesel engines, Four ZF 60000NR2H reduction gears |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Freedom-class or Spearhead-class?
The Freedom-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,515 tons.
Which is faster, the Freedom-class or Spearhead-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the Spearhead-class's 43 knots.
Which has longer range, the Freedom-class or Spearhead-class?
The Freedom-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Freedom-class or Spearhead-class?
The Freedom-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Spearhead-class's 103.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Freedom-class and Spearhead-class have?
The Freedom-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Spearhead-class's 41 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Freedom-class or Spearhead-class?
The Freedom-class is more expensive at approximately $362 million per unit compared to the Spearhead-class at $180 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Freedom-class or Spearhead-class?
The Freedom-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Spearhead-class.