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Performance Graph - Unaudited (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
United Technologies Corporation |  |  |  |  |  |
Performance Graph [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
December, Graph Details | $ 105.03 | $ 123.08 | $ 103.37 | $ 88.32 | $ 103.19 | $ 100
S&P 500 Index |  |  |  |  |  |
Performance Graph [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
December, Graph Details | 150.33 | 157.22 | 129.05 | 115.26 | 113.69 | 100
Dow Jones Industrial Average |  |  |  |  |  |
Performance Graph [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
December, Graph Details | $ 158.85 | $ 164.58 | $ 128.47 | $ 110.28 | $ 110.04 | $ 100

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