Ob-class hospital ship

Ob-class hospital ship is a class of hospital ships that were designed and built for use by the Russian Navy. The Ob-class ships are named after the Ob River, one of the major rivers in western Siberia, Russia.

Design and Construction

The Ob-class hospital ships were designed to provide medical support to naval operations. They are equipped with modern medical facilities, including operating rooms, intensive care units, and patient wards. The ships are also capable of providing medical support to civilian populations in times of disaster or emergency.

The construction of the Ob-class hospital ships was carried out at the Admiralty Shipyard in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The first ship of the class, the Ob, was launched in 1980 and commissioned into the Russian Navy in 1981.

Operational History

The Ob-class hospital ships have been deployed in various naval operations and humanitarian missions. They have provided medical support to Russian naval forces during military exercises and operations. In addition, they have also been used in disaster relief missions, providing medical aid to civilian populations affected by natural disasters.

Ships in the Class

There are two ships in the Ob-class: the Ob and the Irtysh. The Ob was the first ship of the class and has been in service with the Russian Navy since 1981. The Irtysh was launched in 1985 and commissioned into the Russian Navy in 1986.

See Also

• List of active Russian Navy ships
• Hospital ship
• Russian Navy