Independence vs Spearhead
The Independence is a Frigate, while the Spearhead is a Amphibious vessel. The Independence displaces 3,104 tons — 2.0x the Spearhead's 1,515 tons. The Independence reaches 44 knots vs 43 knots for the Spearhead. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Independence vs 1,200 for the Spearhead. The Independence carries a crew of 40 vs 41 for the Spearhead. The Independence was produced in 19 units vs 15 for the Spearhead. Cost per hull is $360M for the Independence vs $180M for the Spearhead. The Independence was commissioned in 2010, 2 years before the Spearhead (2012).
| American littoral combat ship, 3,104 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Austal USA |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number built | 19 units |
| Estimated unit price | $360 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 | 3,104 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 44.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,300 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 127.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 40 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators |
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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 Independence-class or Spearhead-class?
The Independence-class has greater displacement at 3,104 tons compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,515 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or Spearhead-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Spearhead-class's 43 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or Spearhead-class?
The Independence-class has a longer range at 4,300 nautical miles compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Independence-class or Spearhead-class?
The Independence-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the Spearhead-class's 103.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Independence-class and Spearhead-class have?
The Spearhead-class has a larger crew complement of 41 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Independence-class or Spearhead-class?
The Independence-class is more expensive at approximately $360 million per unit compared to the Spearhead-class at $180 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Independence-class or Spearhead-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Spearhead-class.