The minigun was designed in 1960 by which manufacturer.

Quiz Options

• Colt Firearms
• Sig Sauer
• General Electric
• Heckler & Koch

Explanation

General Electric designed the M134 Minigun by scaling down the rotary action of their 20mm M61 Vulcan cannon to fire 7.62mm ammunition. This innovative electric-motor design allowed for a high rate of fire that became a standard for helicopter and aircraft armament during the Vietnam War.