The North Carolina-Class refers to a class of battleships built for the United States Navy during the late 1930s. This class includes the lead ship, the USS North Carolina (BB-55), and its sister ship, the USS Washington (BB-56). These battleships were designed to be fast and heavily armed, featuring nine 16-inch guns and advanced radar systems for their time. Commissioned during World War II, the North Carolina-Class battleships played significant roles in various naval battles, including the Battle of the Atlantic and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Their design emphasized speed and firepower, making them effective in both offensive and defensive operations at sea.