EX-12.1 6 file002.htm RATIO OF EARNINGS

Exhibit 12.1

L-3 COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND
L-3 COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(Dollars in thousands)


  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2004
Earnings:
Income before income taxes $ 252,093  
Add:
Interest expense   68,309  
Amortization of debt expense   3,616  
Interest component of rent expense   13,540  
Earnings $ 337,558  
Fixed Charges:
Interest expense   68,309  
Amortization of debt expense   3,616  
Interest component of rent expense   13,540  
Fixed Charges $ 85,465  
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges   3.9x