Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Apr. 29, 2020 | Oct. 23, 2019 |
Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Apr. 29, 2020 | |
Entity Registrant Name | GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity File Number | 1-3671 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-1673581 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 11011 Sunset Hills Road | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Reston, | |
Entity Address, State or Province | VA | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 20190 | |
City Area Code | 703 | |
Local Phone Number | 876-3000 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock | |
Trading Symbol | GD | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000040533 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |