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Generic Vehicle Model N2A and N3D

    • Represents the most common characteristics of categories N2A to N3D
    • Trucks from 7t to 12t, according to ISO 22343-1
    • Available in LS-DYNA k-format
    • Composed of around 180000 finite elements
    • Adjustable parameters
      • Impact velocity
      • Dimensions (length, width, clearance, wheel diameter, etc.)
      • Mass (vehicle and cargo)
      • Crash-related stiffness
      • Suspension stiffness
N1 Model, 3.5 t
  • 2023
View the JRC technical report on the Generic vehicle model N2A and N3D in the Knowledge Hub.
The report is published by the European Commission.
ZIP archive 2023
Generic_vehicle_model_N2A_N3D.zip
LS-DYNA k-format
(3.4 MB)
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Our Generic vehicle models are put at disposal for download under the European Union Public Licence (EUPL). Find out more about EUPL.

Parameter Minimum Value Maximum Value Default Value
Test Vehicle Mass 6800 kg 12400 kg 9600 kg
Min Unladen Mass 3575 kg
Max ballast 5800 kg
Length 6090 mm 10800 mm 8500 mm
Width 2200 mm 2725 mm 2310 mm
Wheel Base 3480 mm 6700 mm 5090 mm
Height from ground to chasis rail at the front 340 mm 1070 mm 720 mm

N2A/N3D model parameter table

This illustration shows possibilities for the variation of vehicle dimension parameters, such as wheel diameter, vehicle length, ground clearance or cargo load within the model.

Variations in the dimensions of N2A and N3D vehicle models.

Applications of the N2A and N3D Models