These two ARTF rockets struck me as similar.I doubt Estes got their design from the MPC (Sky from China) rocket, or vice versa. Still, they do look alike.
ESTES BLACK DIAMOND SPECS:
Length: 26.25 in. (66.7 cm)
Diameter: 1.64 in. (42 mm)
Estimated Weight: 3.3 oz (93.6 g)
Estimated Weight: 3.3 oz (93.6 g)
Plastic fins, self-stick decals, 18 in. (46 cm) parachute
Projected Max Altitude: 500 ft. (152 m)
Recommended Engines: B4-2 (First Flight), B6-2, C6-3
MPC RED GIANT SPECS
Diameter: 1.58 in. (40 mm)
Estimated Weight: 2.2oz (60 g)
Estimated Weight: 2.2oz (60 g)
Plastic fins, self-stick decals, 18 in. (46 cm) parachute
Projected Max Altitude: 260 ft. (152 m)
Recommended Engines: C6-5
Interesting that the Estes Black Diamond gets 500 feet on a C6-3. The MPC Red Giant is taller, weighs less and only reaches 230 feet!
I like the looks of the MPC Red Giant better. They are on sale everywhere.

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