Spearhead vs Type 903
Overview
The Spearhead and the Type 903 are both Auxiliary ship classes.
The Type 903 displaces 23,369 tons β 15:1 the Spearhead's 1,515 tons. The Spearhead reaches 43 knots vs 19 knots for the Type 903. Operational range is 1,200 nautical miles for the Spearhead vs 10,000 for the Type 903. The Spearhead carries a crew of 41 vs 130 for the Type 903.
The Spearhead was produced in 15 units vs 11 for the Type 903. The Spearhead was commissioned in 2012, 8 years after the Type 903 (2004).
| United States Expeditionary Fast Transport, 1,515 tons displacement, has a maximum speed of 43 knots. | |
| Origin | πΊπΈ United States |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Expeditionary Fast Transport |
| Manufacturer | Austal USA |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number built | 15 units |
| Estimated unit price | $180 million |
| Commissioned by China in 2004, the Type 903-class replenishment ship provides underway logistics support, featuring a twin-gantry system for simultaneous liquid and dry cargo transfer. | |
| Origin | π¨π³ China |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Replenishment oiler |
| Manufacturer | CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Company Limited |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number built | 11 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,515 tons β |
| Maximum speed | 43.0 knots β |
| Range | 1,200 nm β |
| Length | 103.0 m β |
| Beam | 28.5 m β |
| Crew | 41 β |
| Propulsion | Four MTU 20V8000 M71L diesel engines, Four ZF 60000NR2H reduction gears |
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| Displacement | 23,369 tons β |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots β |
| Range | 10,000 nm β |
| Length | 178.5 m β |
| Beam | 24.8 m β |
| Crew | 130 β |
| Propulsion | 2 x SEMT Pielstick 16PC2 6V400 diesel engines; 2 shafts; Total output: 24,000 hp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Spearhead-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has greater displacement at 23,369 tons compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,515 tons.
Which is faster, the Spearhead-class or Type 903-class?
The Spearhead-class is faster with a maximum speed of 43 knots compared to the Type 903-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Spearhead-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Spearhead-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class is longer at 178.5 meters compared to the Spearhead-class's 103.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Spearhead-class and Type 903-class have?
The Type 903-class has a larger crew complement of 130 compared to the Spearhead-class's 41 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Spearhead-class or Type 903-class?
The Spearhead-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Type 903-class.