Meaning of EPR in Radar detection

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EPR in the context of radar detection likely refers to Effective Radiated Power (ERP) rather than Electron Spin Resonance or Engine Pressure Rate, as the latter does not apply to UAVs like the Lancet. The discussion highlights that the Lancet UAV's low EPR allows it to evade enemy radar detection, emphasizing its stealth capabilities. The mention of ZALA drones suggests that they utilize specific radio frequencies to enhance their operational effectiveness against jamming. Additionally, the acronym "PR" in radar terminology may relate to pulse rate or pulse repetition, depending on the operational mode. Overall, the conversation underscores the importance of understanding technical acronyms in military technology discussions.
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Meaning of EPR of a non-jet drone in radar detection
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I was reading an article about Lancet UAVs. Somewhere in the article, it says:
...electronic warfare equipment does not interfere with the Lancet’s operation, the low EPR makes it possible to remain undetected by enemy air defence radars,...
I wonder if EPR here refers to Electron Spin Reseonance or Engine Pressure Rate? Since the above-said Lancets don't have jet engines, I thought it latter could not have been intended here.

Thanks in advance for your help.
 
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EPR is maybe a typo of ERP.
Effective radiated power (ERP), synonymous with equivalent radiated power, is an IEEE standardized definition of directional radio frequency (RF) power, such as that emitted by a radio transmitter.
 
Most serious technical articles define an acronym with first use. The OP's excerpt lacks detailed information for analysis. Guessing that Lancet UAV refers to Russian ZALA electric-engine drones, this excerpt from a nontechnical article may be relevant to the sentence fragment.

ZALA drones use radio frequencies in the bands 868-870 MHz and 902-928 MHz... Lancet operates on two frequency channels with a reserve frequency to complicate jamming, ...

Assumming EPR is not a typo, more guesswork indicates the acronym "PR" associated with radar often refers to "pulse rate" or "pulse repetition" also depending on active or passive operation.
 
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