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Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Contracts in Progress (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Contracts In Progress Costs And Earnings [Line Items] |  |
Costs incurred on contracts in progress | $ 3,744,337 | $ 2,257,719
Estimated earnings, net of estimated losses | 612,000 | 270,113
Cost and estimated earnings, total | 4,356,337 | 2,527,832
Less - Billings to date | (4,187,445) | (2,483,264)
Cost and estimated earnings, Net | 168,892 | 44,568
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 342,777 | 189,167
Less - Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | $ (173,885) | $ (144,599)

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