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Spearhead vs Type 920

Overview

The Spearhead and the Type 920 are both Auxiliary ship classes.

The Type 920 displaces 25,760 tons β€” 17:1 the Spearhead's 1,515 tons. The Spearhead reaches 43 knots vs 19 knots for the Type 920. Operational range is 1,200 nautical miles for the Spearhead vs 10,000 for the Type 920. The Spearhead carries a crew of 41 vs 130 for the Type 920.

The Spearhead was produced in 15 units vs 3 for the Type 920. The Spearhead was commissioned in 2012, 4 years after the Type 920 (2008).

United States Expeditionary Fast Transport, 1,515 tons displacement, has a maximum speed of 43 knots.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 2008, the Type 920-class is a hospital ship built for maritime medical support, distinguished by its capacity of 300 patient beds.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Auxiliary ship
Type Hospital ship
Manufacturer Guangzhou Shipyard International
Year introduced 2008
Number built 3 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
Crew 41 β—‰
Propulsion Four MTU 20V8000 M71L diesel engines, Four ZF 60000NR2H reduction gears
Armament
  • 4x mounts for M2 .50 caliber machine guns
Displacement 25,760 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 19.0 knots β—‰
Range 10,000 nm β—‰
Length 180.0 m β—‰
Beam NA
Crew 130 β—‰
Propulsion --
Armament

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Spearhead-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class has greater displacement at 25,760 tons compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,515 tons.
Which is faster, the Spearhead-class or Type 920-class?
The Spearhead-class is faster with a maximum speed of 43 knots compared to the Type 920-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Spearhead-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-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 920-class?
The Type 920-class is longer at 180.0 meters compared to the Spearhead-class's 103.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Spearhead-class and Type 920-class have?
The Type 920-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 920-class?
The Spearhead-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Type 920-class.