Flight testing revealed that in comparison with the SA 330 Puma, the AS 330 Super Puma had a higher cruise speed and range, in part due to the Makila engine having a greater power output and a 17% reduction in fuel consumption per mile.
As probas de voo revelaron que o AS 330 Super Puma tiña unha maior velocidade de cruceiro e alcance que o SA 330 Puma, en parte debido á maior potencia dos motor Makila e a que consumía un 17% menos de combustible.