The Spearhead-class EPF provides high-speed, high-payload transport capability to the Combatant Commanders.

The EPF’s large, open mission deck and large habitability spaces provide the opportunity to conduct a wide range of missions which currently include intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), UAV mother ship, and command and control missions in addition to engagement and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief missions to the possibility of supporting future missions such as special operations support. With its ability to access small, minor, and degraded ports with minimal external support, the EPF provides unique options to Fleet and Combatant Commanders.

 

EPF Fleet

  • 15 - Number delivered to Navy
  • 6 of 7 - Continents serviced
  • February 2024 - USNS Trenton returns to US after 7 years in the Western Pacific

Capabilities

Multi-mission, affordable transport ship

  • High volume, flexible transport ship
  • Capable of moving intact company-size units

High speed inter- and intra-theater transport of troops and equipment

  • Slewing ramp for austere port access
  • CH-53K capable flight deck

Dedicated accommodations for embarked forces

  • C4I planning space
  • Airline-style seating for 312
  • Dedicated berthing for embarked troops

Significant margins to enhance capability – potential upgrades

  • Enhanced ISR sensors
  • Operational watercraft launch and recovery
  • V-22 capability
  • Weapons systems

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
Crew berthing 41
Troop berthing 104
Troop seating 312
Mission bay size 20,000 SF (1,858 SM)
Flight operations Landing for up to CH-53k
Parking for H-60
Propulsion 4x MTU 20V8000 diesel engine
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