Neal Wheeler
Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities
October 2, 2009
Mr. Daniel Morris
Attorney-Advisor
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
| Re: | General Dynamics Corporation |
Form 10-K filed February 20, 2009
File No. 1-3671
Via Overnight Delivery and EDGAR
Dear Mr. Morris:
Based upon our conversation with Matthew Spitzer of your office, General Dynamics intends to respond to your letter dated September 22, 2009, on or before October 16, 2009. We understand this timing is acceptable to your office. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (703) 876-3482.
| Sincerely, |
/s/ NEAL WHEELER |
| Neal Wheeler |
| Assistant General Counsel Corporate & Securities |
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