The minigun was designed in 1960 by which manufacturer.

The story behind the answer

General Electric is correct: its Armament Systems Division revived the 19th‑century Gatling concept with modern electrics to create the M134 Minigun in 1960. Designed to give helicopters and aircraft a blistering rate of fire, the six-barrel, 7.62×51mm NATO weapon uses an external electric motor to spin the barrels, enabling thousands of rounds per minute—ideal for the Vietnam War’s close air support needs.

Fun fact: it’s called “mini” not because it’s small, but because it’s a smaller-caliber counterpart to GE’s larger 20mm M61 Vulcan cannon. Memory tip: think “electric minigun” and “electric company”—GE made both, powering appliances at home and firepower in the air.