How to Install the War Thunder Plagis Spitfire

A step by step guide to install War Thunder’s Plagis Spitfire LF Mk. IX DLC Pack in particular, and probably any DLC pack in general. After you have installed the Plagis Spitfire, I’ll show you how to launch it in Free Fly mode so you can get used to it.

War Thunder's The Plagis Spitfire LF Mk. IX approaching its target

How to Install the Plagis Spitfire DLC Pack

Refer to the related screenshots as necessary. I’ve kept them separate so you can follow the text more easily.

  1. Update your War Thunder installation before you begin!
  2. Log into your Steam app
  3. Select War Thunder from your game library
  4. Buy the Plagis Spitfire and wait for it to be marked as ‘installed’ in your game library before you continue
  5. Click the War Thunder ‘Play’ button at top of the screen
  6. Continue through to the game screen and if you get a screen asking you to log in along the way, choose the Steam Login option
  7. If all has gone well the Plagis Spitfire will now show up as a new vehicle in
    Research > Britain > Aviation > Premium Vehicles > IV Rank
  8. IF YOU DIDN’T get a screen asking you to log in:War Thunder will have opened as usual, then do the following:
    1. Click on your Profile button
    2. Select ‘switch user’ at the bottom left
    3. Log out
    4. Close the game down and exit completely
  9. Go back to the beginning of these instructions and start again >>>
The Plagis spitfire is installed by valve's steam app
This is the War Thunder interface in the Steam game library. Ensure that the Plagis Spitfire has been installed by the Steam app after you have bought the DLC item.
Ensure that you log into War Thunder via your Steam account.
After following the step-by-step guide you will be able to log into War Thunder via your Steam account.

How to Launch in ‘Free Flight’ Mode

The Plagis Spitfire LF Mk. IX dog-fighting at dusk.
  • Select the Plagis Spitfire, right-click and select Test Flight
  • Select Mission Editor at the lower left of the screen
  • Select Scenario type ‘Free Flight’
  • Set the Combat Theater to the desired location
  • Set Mission Start: Takeoff
  • Fill in the other settings
  • When finished check all the settings again: some settings overwrite others.

Note: unlimited fuel and ammo are available in Arcade mode, not the realistic mode.

A Plagis Spitfire Video

The Plagis model is great in normal mode and amazing in VR Mode! This is one of my first few flights from the VR cockpit.

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