Gate charge is specified at 42 nC with a 4.5 V drive. That is low enough to switch at tens of kHz with a standard gate-driver IC without excessive cross-conduction delay.
The TO-220-3 through-hole package is a mature, widely sourced form factor — the base product number STP105 covers the family, so cross-referencing date codes and lot traceability is straightforward through independent distribution.
