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2416404 - Disclosure - - Product Guarantee (Detail)
(http://www.generaldynamics.com/role/ProductGuaranteeDetail)
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]Period [Axis]
2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31
2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31
2011-01-01 - 2011-12-31
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
 
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Beginning balance
319,000,000  
293,000,000  
260,000,000  
Warranty expense
125,000,000  
91,000,000  
88,000,000  
Payments
(83,000,000) 
(58,000,000) 
(56,000,000) 
Adjustments
(5,000,000) 
(7,000,000) 
1,000,000  
Ending balance
356,000,000  
 
319,000,000  
 
293,000,000