HHQ-9A — Ship-borne naval version of HQ-9A. Eight 6-cell vertical launch silos, of cylindrical shape and using "cold launch" method, mounted on the Type 052C destroyer (48 missiles in total).[20] HQ-9B — reportedly tested in February 2006.[2] According to Jane's Information Group, this missile has a dual seeker that incorporates both SARH & infrared homing mode [21] HQ-9C - Currently under development, incorporating active radar homing mode.