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Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF)
Spearhead-class high-speed, high-payload catamaran transport for intra-theater movement of troops and equipment at 35-40 knots.
Description
The Spearhead-class EPF provides high-speed, high-payload transport to Combatant Commanders, with a large open mission deck for ISR, UAV mother ship, command and control, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions. It can access small, minor and degraded ports with minimal support. 15 have been delivered to the Navy.
Key features
- Slewing ramp for austere port access
- CH-53K capable flight deck
- Airline-style seating for 312 and dedicated troop berthing
- C4I planning space
- Hull: Catamaran
- Length: 338 feet (103 meters)
- Beam: 94 feet (28.6 meters)
- Draft: 13 feet (4 meters)
- Speed: 35-40 knots
- Range: 1,200 nautical miles @ 35 knots
- Mission bay size: 20,000 SF (1,858 SM)
- Propulsion: 4x MTU 20V8000 diesel engine
Specifications
| Hull | Catamaran |
|---|---|
| Length | 338 feet (103 meters) |
| Beam | 94 feet (28.6 meters) |
| Draft | 13 feet (4 meters) |
| Speed | 35-40 knots |
| Range | 1,200 nautical miles @ 35 knots |
| Troop seating | 312 |
| Mission bay size | 20,000 SF (1,858 SM) |
| Propulsion | 4x MTU 20V8000 diesel engine |
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