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Spearhead vs Type 903

Spearhead vs Type 903 at a glance — displacement 1,515 vs 23,369 tons, length 103 vs 178 m, speed 43 vs 19 knots, crew 41 vs 130.

Specifications
Spearhead Type 903
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Expeditionary Fast Transport Replenishment oiler
Manufacturer Austal USA CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Company Limited
Year introduced 2012 2004
Number built 15 units 11 units
Estimated unit price $180 million NA
Displacement 1,515 tons 23,369 tons
Maximum speed 43.0 knots 19.0 knots
Range 1,200 nm 10,000 nm
Length 103.0 m 178.5 m
Beam 28.5 m 24.8 m
Crew 41 130
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Armament & Systems
Spearhead Type 903
Armament
  • 4x mounts for M2 .50 caliber machine guns
  • 4 x single-barrel 30 mm RCWS
  • 4 x twin 37 mm guns
Propulsion Four MTU 20V8000 M71L diesel engines, Four ZF 60000NR2H reduction gears 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.