Neal Wheeler

Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities

June 26, 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 June 17, 2009, on or before July 17, 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

2941 Fairview Park Drive

Suite 100

Falls Church, VA 22042-4513