U.S.N.S. Spearhead
JHSV-1
2012
(Mark Zolna Models MZM-003)
- Class: JHSV - 23 joint high-speed vessels of 2008-
- Displacement: 1,670 tons
- Dimensions: 337'11" x 93'6" x 12'7"
- Machinery: 4 diesel engines, 4 waterjets, 40,000 bhp = 43 knots
- Helicopters: Hangar and landing area for 2 H-60 series
- Troops: 104 embarked force berths / 312 embarked seating
- Cargo: 600 short tons in 20,000 sq. ft.
- Complement: 22-42 civilian mariners
- Builder: Austal USA, Mobile, AL
- Laid down: 22 Jul 2010
- Launched: 13 Sep 2011
- Commissioned: 5 Dec 2012
- Notes: First of a class of high-speed vessels for intra-theater transport. Initially started as independent Army and Navy projects, combined into a joint project, but all vessels will now be operated by USNS. Able to transport company-sized units with their vehicles and with a flight deck for helicopter operations.
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