Russia's Secret Weapon: Armored Vehicles That Can 'Fly'

Airborne!

Yes, and the US counterpart was the M551 Sheridan, which was incidentally developed during the same period.
Though I do not think that we (the US) ever contemplated putting the crews in the vehicle for the drop itself. At least that is what we were told back in the 70s.

Very interesting read, and fighting vehicle.