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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)
 9 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2016
Jul. 26, 2016
Apr. 03, 2016
Document Information      
Entity Registrant Name MOOG INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0000067887    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-01    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-Q    
Document Period End Date Jul. 02, 2016    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 1,462,000,000
Class A Common Stock      
Document Information      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   32,538,249  
Entity Listing, Par Value Per Share $ 1.00    
Class B Common Stock      
Document Information      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   3,337,934  
Entity Listing, Par Value Per Share $ 1.00