| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2411407 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies (Activity Related to Product Warranty Accruals) (Details) (http://www.raytheon.com/role/CommitmentsAndContingenciesActivityRelatedToProductWarrantyAccrualsDetails) |
| Table | Loss Contingencies [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001047122 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Scenario [Axis] | Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] |
| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31 | 2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31 | 2011-01-01 - 2011-12-31 | |
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning balance | |||
Provisions for warranties | |||
Warranty services provided | ( | ( | ( |
Ending balance | 33,000,000 | 38,000,000 | |