EX-12.1 12 file008.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)


  Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2005
Earnings:      
Income before income taxes $ 552,555  
Add:      
Interest expense   131,396  
Amortization of debt expense   5,150  
Interest component of rent expense   27,328  
Earnings $ 716,429  
Fixed Charges:      
Interest expense $ 131,396  
Amortization of debt expense   5,150  
Interest component of rent expense   27,328  
Fixed Charges $ 163,874  
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges   4.4x