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Spearhead vs Type 815

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Specifications
Spearhead Type 815
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Expeditionary Fast Transport Spy ship
Manufacturer Austal USA Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2012 1999
Number built 15 units 9 units
Estimated unit price $180 million NA
Displacement 1,515 tons 6,000 tons
Maximum speed 43.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range 1,200 nm NA
Length 103.0 m 130.0 m
Beam 28.5 m 16.4 m
Crew 41 250
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Spearhead Type 815
Armament
  • 4x mounts for M2 .50 caliber machine guns
  • 1 x Type 76 twin 37 mm naval gun
  • 2 x Type 61 twin 25 mm AA gun
Propulsion Four MTU 20V8000 M71L diesel engines, Four ZF 60000NR2H reduction gears diesel engine

Overview

The Spearhead and the Type 815 are both Auxiliary ship classes.

The Type 815 displaces 6,000 tons — 4.0x the Spearhead's 1,515 tons. The Spearhead reaches 43 knots vs 20 knots for the Type 815. The Spearhead carries a crew of 41 vs 250 for the Type 815.

The Spearhead was produced in 15 units vs 9 for the Type 815. The Spearhead was commissioned in 2012, 13 years after the Type 815 (1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Spearhead-class or Type 815-class?
The Type 815-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,515 tons.
Which is faster, the Spearhead-class or Type 815-class?
The Spearhead-class is faster with a maximum speed of 43 knots compared to the Type 815-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Spearhead-class or Type 815-class?
The Spearhead-class has a longer range at 1,200 nautical miles compared to the Type 815-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Spearhead-class or Type 815-class?
The Type 815-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the Spearhead-class's 103.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Spearhead-class and Type 815-class have?
The Type 815-class has a larger crew complement of 250 compared to the Spearhead-class's 41 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Spearhead-class or Type 815-class?
The Spearhead-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Type 815-class.