I am a class of warships known for my large size and significant firepower, but my service was ultimately cut short due to changing naval strategies. I packed a serious punch but was deemed too costly to operate.

1. My name is associated with a U.S. state.
2. I carried nine 16-inch guns.
3. I was active during World War II, but some of my class were reactivated later.
4. My operational costs contributed to my early decommissioning.