This unique aircraft was designed in the 1960's to act as a transport and beach assault unit. A "ground effect" vehicle, it only flew a few meters above the surface (though later models could operate as a normal aircraft).
The Orlyonok (or "Eaglet") was built using the most powerful turboprop ever produced: the Kuznetsov NK-12. It was amphibious, equipped with hydro skis and wheels for landing and takeoff. The plane weight 140 tons and what 58 m long.
It was designed to carry infantry or a BTR APC, and had a built-in folding ramp to aid in loading and unloading. Only five of these unusual vehicles were built, and they served the Soviet military from 1979 to 1993.