New military helicopters arrive at Columbia National Guard Base

HOPKINS, S.C. (WCBD) – New Apache attack helicopters were delivered to Columbia National Guard Base on Thursday.

The five AH-64E model Apache attack helicopters touched down at McEntire Joint National Guard Base just outside Columbia.

The new helicopters will replace 24 D-model aircraft. according to the South Carolina National Guard. The new E-model military helicopter includes upgrades to mechanical and software features that will improve communication in joint environments and give pilots more capabilities during a conflict.

In a Facebook post, viewers commented saying it was thrilling to watch the helicopters land at the base.